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Prescott, Arizona
Granite Dells
A maze-like landscape of globular rocks surrounding two Arizona lakes.
34.6082, -112.4187
Otter Rock, Oregon
Devils Punchbowl
This coastal rock formation resembles a churning cauldron at high tide.
44.7471, -124.0652
Yachats, Oregon
Thor's Well
On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.
44.2784, -124.1135
Port Orford, Oregon
Prehistoric Gardens
A collection of colorful dinosaurs hidden in an actual rainforest.
42.6118, -124.3922
Seattle, Washington
Fremont Bridge
From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.
47.6476, -122.3498
Seattle, Washington
Lenin Statue of Fremont
Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.
47.6515, -122.3513
Seattle, Washington
Add-a-Ball Bar and Arcade
A (slightly) grownup take on the classic retro arcade.
47.6521, -122.3549
Seattle, Washington
Ballard Bridge
Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.
47.6594, -122.3761
Seattle, Washington
Conor Byrne Pub
One of the oldest continually operating drinking establishments west of the Mississippi.
47.6654, -122.3819
Seattle, Washington
Fremont Troll
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
47.6512, -122.3477
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Northern State Hospital Farm
Former farm staffed by mental patients is now a public park.
48.5334, -122.1930
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
'Arc of Dreams'
This soaring sculpture and Sioux Falls landmark represents the leap of faith taken to make one's dreams come true.
43.5497, -96.7244
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Falls Park
More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.
43.5588, -96.7257
Cairo, Illinois
Abandoned Town of Cairo, Illinois
A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.
37.0053, -89.1765
Iron Township, Missouri
Elephant Rocks State Park
Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.
37.6546, -90.6886
Sullivan, Missouri
Meramec Caverns
400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.
38.2745, -91.1057
Collinsville, Illinois
Cahokia Mounds
Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.
38.6570, -90.0587
St. Louis, Missouri
Crown Candy Kitchen
The oldest soda fountain in St. Louis has been serving up treats for more than a century.
38.6514, -90.1979
St. Louis, Missouri
City Museum
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
38.6330, -90.2001
St. Louis, Missouri
Venice Cafe
This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.
38.5993, -90.2174
St. Louis, Missouri
World Chess Hall of Fame
A chessmaster's dream destination.
38.6443, -90.2612
St. Louis, Missouri
1904 World's Fair Flight Cage
What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
38.6367, -90.2922
University City, Missouri
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A commemoration of over 150 of St. Louis's favorite sons and daughters.
38.6558, -90.3050
St. Louis, Missouri
Turtle Playground
This is not your typical jungle gym.
38.6315, -90.2924
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