Gaffney, South Carolina
Gaffney Peachoid
The record holder for the world’s largest peach.
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Gaffney, South Carolina
The record holder for the world’s largest peach.
Marianna, Florida
The only Florida state park with publicly accessible caves.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
The highest point in Florida is still the lowest high point in the country.
Pensacola Beach, Florida
One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
A cheeky alleyway window hosts tiny rotating exhibits with outsized charm.
San Jon, New Mexico
The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Cuba, Missouri
The world's second largest rocking chair is found on Route 66 in Cuba... Missouri.
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
This small Arkansas town once had a close encounter with the Beatles, and are determined never to let anyone forget that. Ever.
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
The seventh largest spring in the world.
Memphis, Tennessee
Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.
Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.
Oxford, Mississippi
William Faulkner kept his beloved estate wild and untamed.
Meridian, Mississippi
The last intact steam engine factory in the United States.
Abita Springs, Louisiana
A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
A small museum celebrating the work of a Mississippi artist who had a unique connection with the natural world.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Marblemount, Washington
This sci-fi gazebo located in a Washington power town is made from old bits of industrial electrical equipment.
Rockport, Washington
The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.
Port Townsend, Washington
An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.
Astoria, Oregon
A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.
Warrenton, Oregon
100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.