Las Vegas, Nevada
'The Mantis'
Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.
Detroit, Michigan
This public baseball field is a beloved remainder from of one of the most historic stadiums in the country.
Tonopah, Nevada
In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.
Logan, Ohio
Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.
Port Huron, Michigan
A place for ship-lovers to watch the passage of freighters traversing the Great Lakes while learning about their history.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.
Ishpeming, Michigan
A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.
Cleveland, Ohio
A jukebox headstone marks the grave of the Cleveland disc jockey credited with coining the term “rock 'n' roll."
Cincinnati, Ohio
This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Found art has transformed this Pittsburgh neighborhood into a psychedelic dream.
Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Parker, Arizona
This huge dam across the Colorado River caused an armed standoff between two U.S. states.
Tecopa, California
This secluded date farm can be reached only by following a bumpy, single-lane desert road.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fans of vintage Vegas, kitsch, and toy pony-based gambling now flock to a casino called The D.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.
Chicago, Illinois
A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.
Chicago, Illinois
Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.
Holland, Michigan
The park is home to the United States's only still-operating Dutch windmill.
Toledo, Ohio
This restaurant proudly displays bread signed by the 39th president.
Dearborn, Michigan
Little did a museum know, they possessed the last-known lunch wagon in existence.