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St. Augustine, Florida
Potter's Wax Museum
America's first wax museum opened in 1948.
29.8975, -81.3149
Corydon, Indiana
Corydon Capitol
In Indiana's first capital city of Corydon, the original State Capitol still stands among other historic buildings.
38.2115, -86.1260
Corydon, Indiana
Constitution Elm
Indiana's first constitution was drafted in the shade of this elm tree in the summer of 1816.
38.2135, -86.1273
Lincoln City, Indiana
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.
38.1135, -86.9961
Louisville, Kentucky
Cave Hill Cemetery
The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.
38.2454, -85.7148
Louisville, Kentucky
Muhammad Ali Gravesite
One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.
38.2454, -85.7148
Louisville, Kentucky
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.
38.1307, -85.8414
West Baden Springs, Indiana
Historic West Baden Springs Hotel
A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.
38.5671, -86.6185
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Giant Ants
Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.
39.9418, -75.1495
Aristes, Pennsylvania
Centralia
A toxic ghost town sitting atop a massive coal fire.
40.8042, -76.3409
Riverdale, Georgia
Hindu Temple of Atlanta
A vision of beautiful Hindu architecture in the middle of the American South.
33.5954, -84.4086
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
Carrabelle, Florida
Crooked River Lighthouse
Tucked away in the forests of North Florida resides a 19th-century lighthouse.
29.8272, -84.7008
St. Augustine, Florida
Fort Matanzas National Monument
An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.
29.7174, -81.2309
St. Augustine, Florida
The Fountain of Youth
A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.
29.9068, -81.3149
Santa Claus, Indiana
Santa Claus, Indiana
You thought Santa Claus didn't exist, but it turns out you were wrong.
38.1127, -86.9173
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Schimpff's Confectionery
This candy shop has been serving up sweets to the Louisville area since the 1850s.
38.2726, -85.7414
Louisville, Kentucky
Belle of Louisville
The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.
38.2592, -85.7556
Louisville, Kentucky
Golden Statue of David
The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.
38.2571, -85.7616
Clarksville, Indiana
Falls of the Ohio State Park
Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.
38.2727, -85.7600
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