Calvert City, Kentucky
Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland
A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.
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Orchard Park, New York
Eternal Flame Falls
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Buffalo, New York
Richardson Olmsted Complex
Created by four famous men, the beautifully designed Buffalo State Asylum was resurrected as a hotel and art center, but still boasts a ghost story or two.
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Buffalo, New York
Buffalo City Hall
The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.
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Pelham, Tennessee
The Caverns
An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
American Sign Museum
Where beautiful signs live on forever.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Music Box Village
An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.
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Praha 1, Czechia
NaFilM: Národní filmové muzeum
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Chelsea, Québec
Carbide Willson Ruins
The remains of a paranoid inventor's hidden workshop lie in beautiful ruins amidst a Canadian park.
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Kigali, Rwanda
Nyamirambo Women’s Center
This center in the Rwandan capital supports women’s livelihoods while educating visitors about traditional cooking, craft making, and more.
