This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.

The hometown of movie legend, military officer and All-American guy next door, honors this great actor.

This dramatic rail curve was once the target of a failed Nazi attack.

Steepest flood safety railway in the entire world.

Memorializing an American tragedy of massive proportions.

"Congress may voluntarily remain in session throughout the summer, in order that our Congressmen may be protected from the intolerable discomforts and dangers of the ordinary outdoor weather!”

A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.

Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.

Nicknamed the 'Minnehaha Bunny,' this bronze sculpture is nine feet long and weighs 1,500 pounds.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.

This vintage short line in Amish country runs passenger steam train excursions and still hauls freight.

This extraordinary model train layout covers over 1,700 square feet, with multiple trains running simultaneously.

A huge railroad museum with over 100 pieces of rolling stock focusing on the railroad history of Pennsylvania.

A comprehensive collection of toy and model trains, largely from the mid-20th century.

One New Hampshire alleyway has become home to a public gallery of feline art.

A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.

This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.

A Borgesian work of art that may blur the line between fiction and reality a little too convincingly.

This 1.5 million-gallon water tower inspired Stephen King while he was writing "It."

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

A larger-than-life dedication to the famous lumberjack and his loyal ox.

Taxonomy experiment known for quirky collections.