Carthage, Texas
Last Remaining Boundary Marker for the Republic of Texas
The only international border marker within the United States.
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Carthage, Texas
The only international border marker within the United States.
Phonsavan, Laos
Believed to have once stored either human remains or rice wine, thousands of mysterious stone jars lie in ruin.
Linesville, Pennsylvania
"Where the ducks walk on fish."
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Once the most painted on object in the world, this short campus fence is well on its way to being so again.
Gardners, Pennsylvania
A museum dedicated to the history & joys of the trail & your best chance to see hikers throwing up ice cream.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
One of the steepest streets in the United States makes an intriguing challenge for cyclists.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The last of Philadelphia's wood-paved streets is now a landmark of terrible engineering.
Dawson, Pennsylvania
A macabre farm reserved part of its 222-acres for dead bodies, all in the name of science.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Found art has transformed this Pittsburgh neighborhood into a psychedelic dream.
Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.
North Charleston, South Carolina
This recently rediscovered Civil War-era submarine was the first to ever sink an enemy ship.
Johns Island, South Carolina
One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.
Philip, South Dakota
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Thanks to a loophole in property ownership, this alleyway has become a cacophonous street gallery.
Tonopah, Nevada
The farthest you can be in the contiguous U.S. from a McDonald's location.
Ashland, Oregon
A forensic lab dedicated to fighting crimes against wildlife.
Sisters, Oregon
This lake in the Cascades lives up to its name, disappearing down a hole every spring.
Crater Lake, Oregon
A vertically floating hemlock controls the waves and weather at Crater Lake.
Klamath Falls, Oregon
This strange hill on Old Fort Road where gravity works in reverse has been fascinating locals for years.
Zanesville, Ohio
A favorite of Amelia Earhart, ranking among those rare bridges that can be crossed without changing sides of the river.