Kearney, Nebraska
The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
A museum chronicling pioneer life constructed over Interstate 80.
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Kearney, Nebraska
A museum chronicling pioneer life constructed over Interstate 80.
Scotia, Nebraska
After sitting abandoned for decades, this historic mine is now the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America.
Hastings, Nebraska
The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.
Seward, Nebraska
This subterranean treasure trove is said to contain a motorcycle, a Chevy, and a teal leisure suit.
Bartlett, Nebraska
This town of 100 people has approximately one bronze sculpture for every two residents.
Kilauea, Hawaii
A once-glowing grotto at the bottom of Waikapalae Wet Cave.
Eureka, California
Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.
Idaho Falls, Idaho
This combination shop and museum is filled with curious items and artifacts.
Kimberly, Idaho
These falls, sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," still put on a good show at the right time of year.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Where the famed daredevil attempted to launch himself across a canyon in a custom-built rocket.
Twin Falls, Idaho
One of the "twins" in these falls on the Snake River was sacrificed for hydropower generation in the 1930s.
Twin Falls, Idaho
The only bridge in the United States where BASE jumping is legal without a permit year-round.
Arco, Idaho
The world's first nuclear power plant is open to visitors looking to role-play a meltdown.
Arco, Idaho
Supposedly Satanic numbers adorn this preserved submarine sail.
Arco, Idaho
Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.
Ingram, Texas
A recreated Stonehenge stands in a country field, complete with Easter Island moai heads standing as sentries.
Terlingua, Texas
An abandoned quicksilver mining town surrounded by the Big Bend parks.
Big Bend National Park, Texas
An abandoned mine where dreams of quicksilver trickled away over 75 years ago.
Odessa, Texas
A collection of massive stacked rocks in Texas includes a snarky note on the benefits of modern technology.
Austin, Texas
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Austin, Texas
Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.
Austin, Texas
A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.
Roswell, New Mexico
The symbol was surreptitiously built into the river bank by German prisoners of war.
Roswell, New Mexico
This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.