Mount Baldy, California
Bridge to Nowhere
Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Mount Baldy, California
Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Bloomington, Indiana
Ornate limestone building now filled with geologic specimens, and more.
Bloomington, Indiana
If astronomy had a ghost, it would look like this observatory.
Dayton, Virginia
One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.
Afton, Virginia
A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.
Staunton, Virginia
The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.
Longview, Washington
This bridge provides safe passage for squirrels.
Silverado, California
The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.
Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Virginia, Minnesota
The world's largest floating loon bobs in the lake to kick off an annual festival.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.
Williams, Minnesota
This Minnesota-shaped forest is actually located in the state it is shaped like.
Minnesota
When waves crash onto this section of beach, the rocks sing a song.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A warehouse for all of your architectural details.
Angle Inlet, Minnesota
America's silhouette includes 100 square miles of wilderness jutting into Canada thanks to an old mapmaking error.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Duluth mineral magnates built this charming art deco lodge to be their private clubhouse.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
Lake Itasca, Minnesota
At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This stunning Brazilian library contains the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal itself.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Eduardo Kobra’s breathtaking 32,300-square-foot graffiti wall took over Rio’s Olympic Boulevard.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The largest library in Latin America owes its existence to an Old World earthquake and a Napoleonic invasion.