French Corral, California
Wells Fargo Express Office
Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.
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French Corral, California
Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.
Grass Valley, California
A fine mixture of the old and the new topped with an art deco neon spire.
Stillwater, New York
A monument to the military service of America's greatest traitor refuses to even name him.
Arvada, Colorado
A stark reminder of the huge nuclear weapons plant that once stood on the site and its effect on the surrounding area.
Golden, Colorado
The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.
Cripple Creek, Colorado
Inside this casino, visitors are treated to slot machines and a rare German Christmas pyramid.
Nederland, Colorado
Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.
Otter Rock, Oregon
This coastal rock formation resembles a churning cauldron at high tide.
Depoe Bay, Oregon
The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.
Dyer, Nevada
The highest point in Nevada had to be decided by court order after California tried to claim it as their own.
Ely, Nevada
Welcome to a feel-good American drugstore, in the classic sense of the term.
Lafayette, Colorado
According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.
Philip, South Dakota
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Buford, Wyoming
A monument to the egos of two railroad magnates that fell into decline along with their careers.
St. Louis, Missouri
This is not your typical jungle gym.
Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Casey, Illinois
The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.
Delaware, Ohio
A gas station has taken the place of the home of the 19th American President.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.
New York, New York
Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.
Waterford, Connecticut
Ruins of a historic medical facility sits eerily by the water.