Las Vegas, Nevada
Statue of Elvis Presley
A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.
Arizona
These elusive, isolated rodents evolved into a distinct, locally iconic subspecies.
San Francisco, California
A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.
San Francisco, California
This Japanese treats shop may have been the first business to mass-produce fortune cookies in the United States.
Salt Lake City, Utah
This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.
San Francisco, California
One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.
Reno, Nevada
This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.
Green River, Utah
Contains a wealth of information about the first exploration and later use of the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Uppsala, Sweden
The final resting place of the father of modern biological taxonomy.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.
Kiruna, Sweden
Few remain of these distinctive old trees that once served as natural landmarks for travelers on the road.
Cody, Wyoming
At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in the world.
Rome, Italy
Plaques on its facade commemorate the Tiber's most destructive deluges.
Guadalajara, Mexico
This singular Mexican structure is considered a masterpiece of the Tapatía architectural school.
Homestead, Florida
The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.
Ajijic, Mexico
The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori.
Linköping, Sweden
Look closely, and you'll see this rusty man is crying.
Payson, Utah
A dazzling display of red rocks weathered into spires and hoodoos.
Durango, Colorado
This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.
Calistoga, California
A sculpture dedicated to Napa Valley's oldest mineral water company.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.
Florence, Italy
Legend says this mysterious stone head belongs to a woman who was petrified by an alchemist.
Page, Arizona
These mid-century motels once housed the workers who built the Glen Canyon Dam.
Wendover, Utah
A quirky old tree covered in tokens, cans, and bottles of wishes.