Peoria, Illinois
Giant Oak Park
A massive bur oak tree believed to be some 500 years old is the centerpiece of this quiet urban greenspace.
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Dubuque, Iowa
Fenelon Place Elevator
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.
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Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
Bathtub Spring
A roadside spring pooling in an old bathtub where anyone can stop and sip.
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Joliet, Illinois
Joliet Iron and Steel Works (Joliet Iron Works Park)
What was once the second largest steel mill in the US is now a sprawling complex of modern ruins.
