Quincy, Massachusetts
Granite Railway Incline
The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.
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Quincy, Massachusetts
The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Dolomites, Italy
A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.
Carthage, Texas
The only international border marker within the United States.
Franklin, Pennsylvania
Priceless space junk on display in front of a local Dairy Queen.
Washington, D.C.
The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.
Cora, Wyoming
The easiest way to the highest point in Wyoming is only accessible via one hefty fee.
Ogema, Wisconsin
The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Stowe, Vermont
The highest peak in the state of Vermont has some interesting features.
Duchesne County, Utah
The highest peak in Utah is the hardest to reach, but only if explorers choose the hard way.
Culberson County, Texas
The highest point in Texas is capped by a big silver pyramid.
Sunset, South Carolina
The highest point in South Carolina was once owned by an energy company that neglected it but now the state is taking it back.
Keystone, South Dakota
The highest point in South Dakota contains the ashes of Valentine McGillycuudy, the "Holy White Man."
Bryson City, North Carolina
This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.
Government Camp, Oregon
Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.
Bowman, North Dakota
This simple badlands butte is the highest point in North Dakota and may be the only high point to charge admission.
Bellefontaine, Ohio
In this relatively flat state the highest point is an honored place.
Kenton, Oklahoma
The highest point in Oklahoma used to be a lawless outlaw's paradise.
Keene Valley, New York
The summit Roosevelt conquered before he descended to become The Chief.
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
This highest peak in New Mexico is named after an explorer who had a habit of lending his moniker to peaks.
Wantage, New Jersey
The highest point in New Jersey is marked by a massive, if simply named, obelisk.
Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.