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Amarillo, Texas
The Second Amendment Cowboy
This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.
35.1865, -101.9741
Shamrock, Texas
U-Drop Inn
Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.
35.2267, -100.2486
Groom, Texas
The Leaning Tower of Texas
This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.
35.1981, -101.0819
Florence, Kentucky
Florence Y'all Water Tower
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
38.9977, -84.6479
Frankfort, Kentucky
Kentucky Floral Clock
This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.
38.1860, -84.8764
Louisville, Kentucky
Heigold House
This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.
38.2639, -85.7251
Burlington, Kentucky
Rabbit Hash
Rabbit Hash is a heaping slice of Americana from another era, with a very peculiar origin behind its unusual name.
38.9420, -84.8463
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Vent Haven Museum
A museum that houses the world's largest collection of ventriloquism dummies.
39.0530, -84.5519
Louisville, Kentucky
Pope Lick Trestle Bridge
This railroad overpass is said to be home to a murderous goat-man whose very legend has led to very real deaths.
38.1920, -85.4879
Flagstaff, Arizona
Twin Arrows Trading Post Ruins
A pair of giant roadside arrows are all that remains of a former Route 66 trading post.
35.1611, -111.2793
Mansfield, Ohio
Mansfield Memorial Museum
The permanent home of Elektro, the celebrity automaton of the 1939 World's Fair.
40.7587, -82.5105
Frankfort, Kentucky
Grave of Daniel Boone
This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.
38.1938, -84.8661
Mineral Wells, Texas
Camp Wolters
Decaying military base deactivated in the 70s is now visited by urban explorers and military enthusiasts.
32.8371, -98.0610
Alamogordo, New Mexico
White Sands National Park
Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.
32.7872, -106.3257
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Enchanted Forest
This fairy tale-themed amusement park is now abandoned, and childhood metaphors abound.
41.4990, -71.7251
East Haddam, Connecticut
Goodspeed Opera House
This opera house along the banks of the Connecticut River has two Tony Awards to its credit but it’s never staged a single opera.
41.4518, -72.4625
Windham, Connecticut
Thread City Crossing Bridge
Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.
41.7100, -72.2095
Deep River, Connecticut
The Grave of XYZ
The mysterious headstone of an unidentified bank robber was seen visited, every year, by a woman in black.
41.3855, -72.4282
New Haven, Connecticut
East Rock Park
Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.
41.3250, -72.9103
Griswold, Connecticut
Jewett City Vampires
The graves of a Connecticut family thought to have been plagued by a vampire.
41.6064, -71.9870
Middletown, Connecticut
Wild Bill's Nostalgia Store
A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.
41.5861, -72.6749
Salem, Massachusetts
Derby Square Bookstore
"Try not to knock anything over!"
42.5215, -70.8948
Lowell, Massachusetts
Wannalancit Mills Smokestack Christmas Tree
Every December the Wannalancit Mills lights a Christmas Tree over the old mill's smokestack.
42.6493, -71.3161
Devens, Massachusetts
Sweetheart Memorial
A tribute to the couples who brave long periods of separation during wartime.
42.5475, -71.6086
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