Island Park, Idaho
Yellowstone's Zone of Death
A legal loophole makes it possible to get away with murder within this 50-square-mile section of Yellowstone.
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Island Park, Idaho
A legal loophole makes it possible to get away with murder within this 50-square-mile section of Yellowstone.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Denver, Colorado
The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).
Anniston, Alabama
What better place to take a seat?
Kensington, Maryland
The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.
Silver Spring, Maryland
The longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere takes over three minutes to ride down.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Nags Head, North Carolina
This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.
Corolla, North Carolina
Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.
Tombstone, Arizona
A wild west cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, provides a window into the Old West.
Benson, Arizona
Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.
Oracle, Arizona
A reproduction of earth's many biomes.
Yavapai County, Arizona
Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.
Milpitas, California
This giant shopping mall still holds signs of its automotive past.
Redding, California
This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.
San Francisco, California
These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.
Santa Monica, California
A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.
Pasadena, California
A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.
Sausalito, California
Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.