Fayetteville, West Virginia
New River Gorge Bridge
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
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Fayetteville, West Virginia
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
Michigan City, Indiana
A chilling disappearance (and rescue) of a child uncovers a geological mystery.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This steam locomotive served as both an interesting static display and unique playground equipment since 1959.
Oxford, Mississippi
William Faulkner kept his beloved estate wild and untamed.
Richmond, Virginia
In an effort to escape the horrors of slavery, one man mailed himself to freedom.
Richmond, Virginia
Where three rails and three centuries of transportation meet.
Richmond, Virginia
The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.
Richmond, Virginia
Memorial stone for GWAR vocalist, depicted in his iconic costume.
San Francisco, California
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
Seattle, Washington
Now housed in a museum, this giant pink elephant stood in downtown Seattle for more than 60 years.
Seattle, Washington
A "Minnesota-style" pizza parlor in the Scandinavian heart of Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.
Seattle, Washington
Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle's super-sized cowboy apparel once belonged to a themed gas station that wrangled in herds of tourists.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Take in some Air Force history—and ogle some beautiful planes—at this little-known park near Myrtle Beach’s seashore.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
This maze-like, oceanfront gift shop—the nation’s largest— has been serving kitsch to the Myrtle Beach community for over 80 years.
Little River, South Carolina
Dine on superb local staples in a converted historic church.
Madison, Wisconsin
The only thing these street signs will help you navigate is your imagination.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
One of the largest aviation events in the world brings half a million aircraft enthusiasts to Wisconsin each year.
Kansasville, Wisconsin
The Bong-area park police have asked visitors to please, stop stealing the signs.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
A museum celebrating the self-taught artist-environment builder.