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A showcave in Indian Echo Caverns

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Indian Echo Caverns

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

Hotel Hershey.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hotel Hershey

This extraordinary Depression-era expenditure was modeled after a postcard of a Mediterranean hotel.

U.S.S. Albacore

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

U.S.S. Albacore

Once the future of underwater combat, this old sub is now open for visitors to muck around in.

Isle of Shoals Humpbacks
Permanently Closed

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Isle of Shoals Humpbacks

One of 100 “Whaling Wall" murals painted in 13 different countries by a renowned marine life artist.

Pulpit Rock Tower

Rye, New Hampshire

Pulpit Rock Tower

The only one of New Hampshire's original 14 World War II watchtowers to survive in near-original condition.

Gillette Castle State Park

East Haddam, Connecticut

Gillette Castle State Park

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

Thread City Crossing Frog Statue

Windham, Connecticut

Thread City Crossing Bridge

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

Mystic Seaport

Stonington, Connecticut

Mystic Seaport Museum

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

Mystic Pizza

Groton, Connecticut

Mystic Pizza

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

The Nautilis

Groton, Connecticut

Submarine Force Museum

The US Navy's only submarine museum is also home to the world's first nuclear submarine.

Norwich State Hospital
Permanently Closed

Preston, Connecticut

Norwich State Hospital

Underground tunnels remain beneath this abandoned mental asylum.

Palace Diner

Biddeford, Maine

Palace Diner

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

Sierra Silver Mine.

Wallace, Idaho

Sierra Silver Mine

It was once used as a classroom to teach mining skills to local high school students.

Oasis Bordello Museum.

Wallace, Idaho

Oasis Bordello Museum

After this former brothel closed, its interior remained almost frozen in time.

North Idaho Trading Company

Wallace, Idaho

North Idaho Trading Company

This oddity shop contains everything from antique tools to a human skeleton.

Center of the Universe manhole

Wallace, Idaho

Center of the Universe Manhole

The mayor made the declaration in 2004.

Montana Vortex and House of Mystery

Columbia Falls, Montana

Montana Vortex and House of Mystery

A classic mystery spot complete with spots that are said to make you shrink or grow when you stand on them.

Some of the 1000 Buddhas.

Arlee, Montana

Garden of One Thousand Buddhas

This giant meditative chakra sits peacefully in the Flathead Valley of western Montana.

Stonehouse in Reeder's Alley.

Helena, Montana

Stonehouse in Reeder's Alley

One home in the historic strip hides secret compartments and the ghostly songs of long-gone canaries.

Cathedral of St. Helena

Helena, Montana

Cathedral of St. Helena

Modeled after a famous church in Vienna, Austria—but in Helena, Montana.

Guardian of the Gulch and two curious visitors.

Helena, Montana

Guardian of the Gulch

The old fire tower is one of the last of its kind in the United States.

Paul Bunyon

Atlanta, Illinois

Paul Bunyon

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

August 2019

Flagstaff, Arizona

Twin Arrows Trading Post Ruins

A pair of giant roadside arrows are all that remains of a former Route 66 trading post.

Oatman Donkey Town

Oatman, Arizona

Oatman

This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.

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