Los Angeles, California
Griffith Observatory’s Tesla Coil
High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.
Places I've been
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Los Angeles, California
High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
Savannah, Georgia
This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."
Plains, Georgia
This 13-foot smiling peanut in Georgia helped Jimmy Carter win the 1976 presidential election.
Savannah, Georgia
One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.
Atlanta, Georgia
Tour the sci-fi-esque reality of governmental disease management.
Huntsville, Alabama
A propulsion engine testbed that paved the way for the Space Shuttle launch sits without recognition at this rocket center.
Huntsville, Alabama
It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.
Birmingham, Alabama
A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.
Montgomery, Alabama
Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.
Ketchikan, Alaska
One of two side-by-side totem pole parks dedicated to educating visitors on Tlingit history and culture.
Skagway, Alaska
A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.
Little Rock, Arkansas
A beautiful South Korean gate and garden in Little Rock honors American Taekwondo.
What Cheer, Iowa
No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.
Iowa City, Iowa
The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.
Pella, Iowa
An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.
Winterset, Iowa
This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.
Iowa City, Iowa
A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Eldon, Iowa
Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.
Riverside, Iowa
A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.
Clinton, Missouri
This small town bank is very aware of its name thank you very much.
Carthage, Missouri
When he found his hometown was no more, Lowell Davis decided to recreate a "new" ghost town from scratch.
University City, Missouri
University City's quirkiest resident lives in a park named after its first.