Neece, Texas
'Cast Away' Crossroads
It's where the final scene of the beloved Tom Hanks movie was filmed.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Neece, Texas
It's where the final scene of the beloved Tom Hanks movie was filmed.
New York, New York
The greatest real estate coup of all time.
Eastport, Maine
Built for television, this statue now serves as an unlikely memorial to a fireman who died on 9/11.
Chicago, Illinois
A 19th-century horse lover's bequest led to the construction of this unique fountain in Chicago.
Ross, North Dakota
The oldest still-existing mosque in the United States sits in a remote prairie in North Dakota.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
This beacon for pre-radar pilots once guided Charles Lindbergh to a safe touchdown in Tulsa.
Marietta, Ohio
This historic Ohio bridge is adorned with fanciful locks left behind by loving couples.
Spillville, Iowa
Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.
Nathrop, Colorado
This nearly abandoned town was once a thriving mining community until a series of fires.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Off a hiking trail in Rhode Island stands a picturesque memorial to a long-forgotten war.
Bloomington, Illinois
The carved remains of a 200-year-old oak tree memorialize the namesake of the iconic "Wizard of Oz" character.
Haddonfield, New Jersey
The first partially complete dinosaur skeleton was discovered here, forever changing the world's view of the ruling reptiles.
Eufaula, Alabama
That bass was as bad a fish as any angler ever knew.
Seneca Falls, New York
This statue commemorates the meeting of the most influential minds of the women’s rights movement.
Traverse City, Michigan
For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.
Jefferson, Texas
This historic Civil War church has survived over a century of racial turmoil but still stands as a reminder of the town's roots.
Atlanta, Georgia
In Midtown Atlanta, tons of marble appears to be devouring a Fiat Panda at this unique art installation.
Gakona, Alaska
An auroral research program that superheats the ionosphere.
Oakland, California
A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.
Northport, New York
This graceful little figure is a one-of-a-kind version of the cherished character.
Wahpeton, North Dakota
On the windswept Dakota plains there is a memorial to circus workers who were struck down by lightning.
Leavenworth, Washington
This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.
Rochester, New York
A beautiful final resting place with some surprising residents.
Greenville, Mississippi
In the mid-20th century, a tamale-slinging juke joint attracted a diverse clientele in the Mississippi Delta.