Hartford, Connecticut
Great Scott Moon Rock
An actual piece of the Moon, brought down to Earth by Apollo 15.
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Hartford, Connecticut
An actual piece of the Moon, brought down to Earth by Apollo 15.
Springfield, Massachusetts
The largest collection of historic military firearms in the United States.
Springfield, Massachusetts
This exhibit is devoted to the games and wonder that Hasbro has brought children worldwide.
New Haven, Connecticut
Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.
Chicago, Illinois
A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.
Hartford, Connecticut
A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.
Hartford, Connecticut
This sculpture commemorates the first instance of an American president pardoning a turkey.
New Haven, Connecticut
While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.
Windham, Connecticut
Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.
Orange, Connecticut
The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.
Windsor, Connecticut
More than a century of radio history is told in these displays.
Groton, Connecticut
The US Navy's only submarine museum is also home to the world's first nuclear submarine.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Boston, Massachusetts
Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.
Chicago, Illinois
These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.
Hartford, Connecticut
An easy-to-miss plaque marks the building that first held this 19th-century telephone innovation.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
Hot Springs, South Dakota
This prehistoric sinkhole lured exclusively male mammoths to their death, much to the delight of science.
Rapid City, South Dakota
A place where the laws of nature seem to have gone completely berserk... but of course haven't.
Custer, South Dakota
The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
Denver, Colorado
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.