Afton, Virginia
Crozet Tunnel
A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.
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Afton, Virginia
A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.
New York, New York
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
New York, New York
This installation turns abstract economics into a stark, public spectacle.
Easton, Pennsylvania
The birthplace of the beloved colorful crayons right in downtown Easton
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin all slept at this humble inn.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
One of the world's oldest continually operating bookstores.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
A former plant in one of the hubs of U.S. steelmaking has been turned into this museum celebrating the history of American industry.
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Themed gardens, a conservatory, and a rose named for Milton Hershey, all overlooking Hersheypark.
Hershey, Pennsylvania
This mobile theater show highlights the story of Hershey through fun facts, unique stories, and plenty of candy samples.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Color-coded signs direct drivers on a network of routes designed to avoid Pittsburgh traffic.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sections of the iconic limestone columns have been left uncleaned as a reminder of the city's polluted past.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
For decades, this waterfall remained hidden because of an artificial dam.
Akron, Ohio
This massive airship factory is so large that it has its own indoor weather.
Hyde Park, New York
"A hideous albatross in the Hudson River Valley."
London, England
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
Medina, New York
This small road tunnel is the only place where you can cross beneath the Erie Canal.
Canton, Ohio
How did a former First Lady's tiara wind up being sold to a pawn shop on reality TV?
Peninsula, Ohio
A throwback train ride transports passengers through one of the lesser-known national parks in the country.
Akron, Ohio
But did the famous feminist and abolitionist ever really say those iconic four words?
Akron, Ohio
This former factory has deep ties to rubber production in Akron.