Mountain Township, Illinois
Garden of the Gods
In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.
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Mountain Township, Illinois
In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.
Woodstock, Georgia
A 19th-century mill complex once powered by three waterways still leaves visible traces in the woods.
Kennesaw, Georgia
A 10-foot segment of the concrete barrier stands quietly on the campus.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Stroll among more than 50 large-scale sculptures created by world-class artists.
Canton, Georgia
This historic, century-old theater is still in operation.
Marietta, Georgia
This 19th-century building showcases memorabilia from the acclaimed 1939 film.
Marietta, Georgia
Strange memorabilia held inside an unassuming library.
Hiawassee, Georgia
Catch beautiful views at the graffitied observation deck on this mountain top.
Homosassa, Florida
In Florida, these naughty monkeys live on their own mini-monkey Alcatraz.
Crystal River, Florida
This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.
Miami Beach, Florida
This Ocean Drive crosswalk has been paved in rainbow colors to honor the LGBTQ+ community and the man who brought pastel to Miami Beach.
Knoxville, Tennessee
The world's largest version of this iconic puzzle cube is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Atlanta, Georgia
This mural pays tribute to Atlanta natives and hip hop legends Andre 3000 and Big Boi, better known as OutKast.
Savannah, Georgia
A monument to one of the few Olympic flames ever to be lit outside of the host city.
San Antonio, Texas
Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.
San Antonio, Texas
Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.
San Antonio, Texas
This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.
San Antonio, Texas
An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.
Little Rock, Arkansas
Yup, that's where the name came from.
Little Rock, Arkansas
A beautiful South Korean gate and garden in Little Rock honors American Taekwondo.
Montauk, New York
A mysterious air force base built to resemble a Long Island fishing village.
East Hampton, New York
This 19th-century Hamptons windmill was once home to modernist painter Agnes Pelton.
New York, New York
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...