Cass, West Virginia
Cass Scenic Railroad
Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.
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Cass, West Virginia
Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.
Green Bank, West Virginia
The world's largest fully steerable radio telescope.
Green Bank, West Virginia
This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.
Riverton, West Virginia
Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.
Broad Run, Virginia
This pre-Revolutionary War grist mill ground corn and flour for soldiers in seven American wars.
Bethesda, Maryland
FDR's Art Deco hospital tower was hopelessly inefficient.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Page, Arizona
A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.
Key Biscayne, Florida
An abandoned water sports stadium that has become a haven for graffiti and decay.
Washington, D.C.
This nine-story building is the oldest standing skyscraper in D.C.
Miami, Florida
Former villa and estate of James Deering developed to preserve native tropical forests.
Miami, Florida
A perfect circle of 24 mysterious holes dates back to prehistoric times.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.
Béal na Bláth, Ireland
A gated cross stands on the site where an Irish revolutionary met his end.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A self-explanatory attraction allows fans to respectfully remember and honor a comedy legend.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When you can't get to the Pacific, just go to Florida.
Delray Beach, Florida
Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.
Miami Beach, Florida
Over 120,000 curious objects that have shaped our modern world.
Opa-locka, Florida
America's only city hall with minarets took architectural cues from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
North Miami Beach, Florida
St Bernard de Clairvaux Episcopal Church, better known as one of the oldest European buildings in the Western Hemisphere.
Miami Beach, Florida
12,000 sq. ft. museum tracing erotic art from antiquity to modern times.
George Town, Malaysia
Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.
Syria, Virginia
Herbert Hoover's "Brown House" rural presidential retreat was a PR disaster amid the start of the Great Depression.
Staunton, Virginia
The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.