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52.8631, -102.3887
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36.6603, -115.9947
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24.4521, 32.9284
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Williamsburg, Virginia
Lord Botetourt
Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”
37.2708, -76.7089
New York, New York
Sambar and Wild Dog Diorama
This taxidermy scene brings the struggle for survival in the Indian jungle to a quiet corner of a Manhattan museum.
40.7813, -73.9740
Los Angeles, California
Muscle Beach
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
33.9854, -118.4727
Inyo County, California
Artist's Drive
Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.
36.3299, -116.8300
Inyo County, California
Badwater Basin
The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.
36.2503, -116.8258
Inyo County, California
Ubehebe Crater
A massive hydrovolcanic explosion left a half-mile wide crater in Death Valley.
37.0108, -117.4548
Inyo County, California
Scotty's Castle
An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.
37.0323, -117.3410
Austin, Texas
'Hi, How Are You' Mural
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
30.2839, -97.7422
Austin, Texas
Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin'
This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .
30.2816, -97.7378
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dippy the Dinosaur
A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.
40.4434, -79.9499
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cathedral of Learning
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
40.4443, -79.9532
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duquesne Incline
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
40.4393, -80.0182
State College, Pennsylvania
Frost Entomological Museum
Penn State's giant bug collection.
40.8054, -77.8575
Vancouver, British Columbia
'Inukshuk'
Made of granite, this is a symbol of the Inuit peoples near water that expresses abundance.
49.2863, -123.1435
Vancouver, British Columbia
'Giants' on Granville Island Silos
The colorful, smiling concrete silos of Vancouver.
49.2709, -123.1335
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas
A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
22.8760, -109.8947
Chapayal, Belize
Caracol
This massive Maya archaeological site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize.
16.7631, -89.1178
Rock Stone Pond, Belize
Altun-Ha
An important Mayan religious and trading center dating back to 200 BC.
17.7645, -88.3473
Ambergris Caye, Belize
Shark Ray Alley
This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.
18.0016, -87.9433
Puerto Rico
Yokahú Tower
On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Virgin Islands from the top of this observation tower built in the 1960s.
18.3124, -65.7702
Puerto Rico
Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls)
A magnificent waterfall nestled in the heart of the El Yunque National Forest.
18.3075, -65.7678
Genoa, Italy
Principe-Granarolo Funicular Railway
Although called a funicular by both its owner and the locals this historic railroad is actually a rack and pinion system.
44.4172, 8.9178
Èze, France
Nietzsche's Path
This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.
43.7244, 7.3605
Miami, Florida
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Former villa and estate of James Deering developed to preserve native tropical forests.
25.7466, -80.2114
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