Chattanooga, Tennessee
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
More than five miles of underground passageways.
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Chatsworth, Georgia
Fort Mountain Rock Fort
The mysterious 855-foot zigzagging stone wall has been baffling people for centuries.
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Cheoah Dam
A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.
Bryson City, North Carolina
The Lost Town of Proctor
The scant remains of this flooded historic village can be explored in one of the most remote areas of the Great Smokies.
Tallassee, Tennessee
Abrams Creek Underwater Bridge
Abandoned for 60 years, this submerged bridge was completely forgotten until the lake was drained.
Brooklyn, New York
Deno's Wonder Wheel
One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”
Rayne, Louisiana
Rayne Frog Festival
The only place to see live frogs don pigtails and top hats, then eat their scrumptious legs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana Old State Capitol
A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bayou St. John Confederate Submarine
A mysterious find dredged from Louisiana waters.
Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania
Kinzua Bridge
Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.
Moreton-in-Marsh, England
Four Shire Stone
The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
St Edward's Church
This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.
Townsend, Tennessee
The Great Smoky Mountains' 'Missing Link'
In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.
Greenback, Tennessee
Fortress of Faith (Greenback Castle)
One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.
Manchester, Tennessee
Old Stone Fort
This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.
Hamilton, Ontario
City of Waterfalls
With well over 130 falls and cascades to brag about, Hamilton, Ontario has earned its stripes as the waterfall capital of the world.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Tesla Monument
Niagara Falls holds a special place in Nikola Tesla's history, so they put a statue on it.
Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Tesla Monument in New York
One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.
Niagara Falls, New York
Edward Dean Adams Power Plant
Genesis of modern hydroelectric power.
Niagara Falls, New York
Love Canal Containment Zone
Toxic waste disaster that founded the Superfund program.
Buffalo, New York
Guaranty Building
A 19th-century architectural wonder designed by the "father of the skyscraper."
Buffalo, New York
Shark Girl
The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.
East Otto, New York
Griffis Sculpture Park
A collection of unique outdoor sculptures surounded by the beauty of nature.
Washington, D.C.
The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly
Light bulbs, scrap wood, and tinfoil comprise this homemade throne of the gods.
