Evanston, Illinois
Northwestern University Shakespeare Garden
Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.
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Evanston, Illinois
Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.
Fort Madison, Iowa
At a mile long, the Fort Madison Bridge is the largest double-decker swing-span bridge in the world.
Pella, Iowa
An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.
Shingleton, Michigan
This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Mackinac County, Michigan
The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.
Frankfort, Michigan
The structure has welcomed visitors to this scenic harbor city on Lake Michigan for many decades.
Lincolnshire, Illinois
This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The last remnants of Fort Pitt also hold the distinction of being the oldest structure west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
A retrofuturistic art installation in the Pittsburgh Airport.
Industry, Pennsylvania
One of the oldest surviving lock houses on the Ohio River.
Hermitage, Pennsylvania
An American flag was erected for every day that passed during the Iranian Hostage Crisis.
Evanston, Illinois
A student designed this 3D-printed scale replica of the entire university campus.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
Seoul, South Korea
The name of the only golden Buddhist temple in Korea translates as "the temple that protects the country."
Goyang-si, South Korea
Home to the largest artificial lake in Asia.
Andong, South Korea
The largest and oldest brick pagoda in Korea.
Seoul, South Korea
The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.
Paju, South Korea
The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.
Gangneung, South Korea
The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.
Seoul, South Korea
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Seoul, South Korea
The supreme shrine of the state.