Chicago, Illinois
The U.S. Pizza Museum
In Chicago, a pizza-enthusiast has opened a museum dedicated to the history of pizza.
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Chicago, Illinois
In Chicago, a pizza-enthusiast has opened a museum dedicated to the history of pizza.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The 10-foot-tall vegetables belong to Michigan’s first food rescue program.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
This Boeing KC-97 tanker is now a restaurant for aviation lovers.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Over 20,000 sets of spice shakers reveal the surprisingly telling history of our most basic spices.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The sounds of the world's largest fully functioning pipe organ dazzle shoppers at a Philadelphia Macy's.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yo, Adrian!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
Ponce Inlet, Florida
The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
Shandon, California
A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.
Pacifica, California
The graffiti-covered remnants of a former triangulation station are balanced precariously on this California peak.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
Monterey, California
Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.
Amarillo, Texas
A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the “Golden Age” of the American automobile.
Groom, Texas
This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Beverly Hills, California
Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.
Brooklyn, New York
This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Detroit, Michigan
The Beaux-Arts aquarium boasts a vast collection of saltwater and freshwater fish on an island in the Detroit River.
Detroit, Michigan
The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.
Detroit, Michigan
One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.