One of only 3 vertical lift bridges on the Mississippi it still operates despite its apparent condition

This visitor centre provides one of the best views of the upper St Anthony Falls that you can get.

This unusual public park, which contains an eclectic mix of industrial remains from the 19th century, originated as an archaeological dig in the 1980s.

A museum dedicated to the exploring past, present, and future innovations.

America's silhouette includes 100 square miles of wilderness jutting into Canada thanks to an old mapmaking error.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.

The gardens and chambers of this Moorish citadel conjure memories of the Alhambra.

This Moorish fortress has guarded Málaga from the slopes of Gibralfaro hill for nearly a thousand years.

At this leafy estate, one man’s passion for trees grew into Arbor Day.

Once part of a chain of over 80 restaurants that merged with another Mexican-American chain, it has been reborn in one of its original locations.

A beautiful memorial to the 215 passengers and 14 crew members who perished in a 1998 plane crash.

It's located in Lake of the Woods in Minnesota. Boat travel is the only way to get there.

The Kansas City Barbecue restaurant also contains the original piano that was a central part of the famous "Great Balls of Fire" scene.

The first federal construction project authorized under the Constitution

An ode to Minnesota’s Swedish heritage, this is the largest Dala Horse in the U.S.

A battleship’s mast sits atop a turret-like memorial, commemorating those who lost their lives in one of the precipitating events of the Spanish-American War.

An old water tower converted into a functioning large Swedish coffee pot showcases Lindström, Minnesota's Swedish roots

Sail on this replica of the first American privateer vessel to make a capture during the War of 1812.

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

The rounded structure has evolves from service station to citrus to souvenirs to Charley survivor.

Over a million artifacts fill this factory-turned-museum that explores the history of American windmill production.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.