Rēzekne, Latvia
The Looming Head of Jānis Zvīdra
Tucked away at a quiet Latvian crossroads, this stern, larger-than-life stone bust of a teenage communist martyr remains a fascinating and rare survivor of Soviet-era political idolization.
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Rēzekne, Latvia
Tucked away at a quiet Latvian crossroads, this stern, larger-than-life stone bust of a teenage communist martyr remains a fascinating and rare survivor of Soviet-era political idolization.
Los Angeles, California
The historic single-screen movie theater is one of only four cinemas in the world to screen films in VistaVison format.
Albany, New York
The largest Walmart Supercenter in the United States, referred to affectionately as “Mallmart,” has served the residents of Albany, New York, since 1994.
Niagara Falls, New York
One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.
Eagle Bridge, New York
The farm where one of America's most famous folk artists created her paintings.
Lake George, New York
Of all the unique artifacts inside this library, a mummified hand stands out among the others.
North Adams, Massachusetts
This sprawling 18th-century cemetery features unique and beautiful gravestones, including one shaped like a tree.
Williamstown, Massachusetts
This abandoned neighborhood is now a park filled with beautiful trees, wildflowers, and hints of its past.
Howes Cave, New York
Why have you never heard of the second most popular tourist site in New York?
Bennington, Vermont
The Vermont square that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."
Saratoga Springs, New York
Two mermen, eternally spitting into each other's mouths.
Albany, New York
This giant monument of the RCA mascot is a beloved fixture in Albany, New York.
Schenectady, New York
The small burial plot is located in a mall parking lot.
Cohoes, New York
A 13,000-year-old mastodon skeleton was found during the construction of a 19th-century New York mill.
Schenectady, New York
This elaborate High Victorian Gothic structure is one of the world's few 16-sided buildings.
Lake George, New York
This lovely little pond is named after the hundreds of soldiers' corpses that were rolled into the waters during the French-Indian War.
Lake George, New York
This throwback amusement park is home to rides and unique storybook figures from the past.
Lake George, New York
All that remains of the once-booming chain is a single orange-roofed restaurant.
Lake George, New York
A mysterious echo seems to defy the laws of acoustics.
Schroon Lake, New York
This former theme park in New York's Adirondack Mountains fell into ruin before being resurrected as a state-run campground