Detroit, Michigan
Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry
These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.
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Detroit, Michigan
These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.
Dayton, Ohio
A real flying saucer, contracted by the U.S. Air Force.
Dayton, Ohio
You can walk through the first Boeing Air Force One, which famously carried JFK's casket from Dallas back to D.C.
Lucedale, Mississippi
This roadside attraction in the woods of Mississippi is a scalable replica of the Holy Lands during biblical times.
Los Angeles, California
This store is dedicated to unique found footage and the strangeness of pre-internet pop-culture.
Bakersfield, California
An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This meticulously extracted nervous system allegedly came from a 19th-century custodian who donated her body to science.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.
Aristes, Pennsylvania
A toxic ghost town sitting atop a massive coal fire.
Washington, D.C.
When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.
Washington, D.C.
The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.
Washington, D.C.
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
Dallas, Texas
A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.
Niger
These ancient giraffes are the largest known animal petroglyphs in the world.
Hillah, Iraq
Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.
Rome, Italy
A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.
Rome, Italy
Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.
San Francisco, California
The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.
South Bay, Florida
One of many gator theme parks, abandoned in the sugar fields of South Florida.
Nekoma, North Dakota
The remnants of an early American attempt at missile defense.
Bisbee, Arizona
Collection of vintage trailers double as hotel rooms.
Pacific Grove, California
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
Amargosa Valley, Nevada
Water of undetermined depth has attracted rare fish and cult leaders alike.