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The top of the tracks at the end of the trail

Woodstock, Georgia

Olde Rope Mill Ruins

A 19th-century mill complex once powered by three waterways still leaves visible traces in the woods.

The site in 2012.

Les Terres Basses, Saint Martin

La Belle Creole

This might be the most famous abandoned hotel in the Caribbean.

Ellijay Mushrooms Farm

Ellijay, Georgia

Ellijay Mushrooms Farm

This hillside mushroom farm shares land with a Buddhist monastery.

An exterior view of the Canton Theatre.

Canton, Georgia

Canton Theatre

This historic, century-old theater is still in operation.

The Wall serves as a reminder of the friendship between the people of Germany and the United States of America.

Kennesaw, Georgia

Berlin Wall Section at Kennesaw State University

A 10-foot segment of the concrete barrier stands quietly on the campus.

Hole-in-the-Rock

Phoenix, Arizona

Hole-in-the-Rock

Millions of years of erosion created the feature for which this rock formation is aptly named.

'The Little Match Girl'

Greve, Denmark

'The Little Match Girl'

With a bundle of matches in one hand and a mobile phone in the other, this sculpture is a modern take on Hans Christian Andersen's poignant fairy tale.

Anyone with a fear of clowns may want to run as far away as possible.

Aarhus, Denmark

Cirkuskroen (The Circus Pub)

This legendary dive bar boasts a collection of over 1,300 clown figurines.

Nay Aug Park

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Nay Aug Park

This national landmark is also home to a massive treehouse.

The front of the building

Fort Davis, Texas

Rattlers & Reptiles

A rattlesnake museum showcasing over 30 species, in a century-old building that used to be the general store in this tiny West Texas town.

C. A. Nothnagle Log House

Gibbstown, New Jersey

C. A. Nothnagle Log House

The C. A. Nothnagle Log House stands as the oldest surviving log cabin in the United States, offering a remarkable glimpse into America's colonial past.

The Marconnott Mauseolum in Mount Olive Cemetery

St. Louis, Missouri

Marconnott Mausoleum

When Joseph Marconnott died, he had a unique final wish: to be mummified and put on display.

Closer view of the blockhouse.

Kittery, Maine

Fort McClary State Historic Site

Despite its extensive history, this fort saw little to no combat.

From the base of the creek

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Seven Tubs at Pinchot State Forest

Narrow gorges and deep pools created by long-ago glaciers.

Indiana Steam Clock

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indiana Steam Clock

At the top of the hour, this steam-powered clock's eight brass whistles play "Back Home Again in Indiana."

New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery

A building that was once a general store, a speakeasy, and a newspaper office now holds a small gallery filled with New Orleans photography.

Matthew Shepard Memorial Bench

Laramie, Wyoming

Matthew Shepard Memorial Bench

It is the only marker for one of the most famous hate crimes in American history. There are no other memorials for him in the entire state.

A musical stroll into the past

Portland, Oregon

Albina Soul Walk

A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.

Marker for Buel's arm, generously donated by one of his relatives

Blue Ridge, Georgia

The Arm of Buel Stanley

Turns out fishing with dynamite isn't all that safe.

Devil's Punchbowl

Menomonie, Wisconsin

Devil’s Punchbowl

As the glaciers retreated out of northern Wisconsin, this unique natural wonder was crafted.

A humble stone

Milton, Massachusetts

George H.W. Bush Birthplace

Though a proud Texan, the 41st President of the United States started life in the suburbs of Boston.

The garden's replica of the Aiwan Pavilion.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul-Changsha China Friendship Garden

A piece of solitude and tranquility in the heart of East Saint Paul.

Western Sculpture Park

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Western Sculpture Park

An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.

Mighty Joe the Gorilla

Shamong, New Jersey

Mighty Joe the Gorilla

This 25-foot-tall gorilla made his way from the Wildwood boardwalk to a Pine Barrens gas station and deli.

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