Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dippy the Dinosaur
A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
Gyeongju, South Korea
Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.
Kayenta, Arizona
Hidden inside this Arizona fast food franchise is an in-depth exhibit on the famed WWII counterintelligence program.
Alamosa, Colorado
When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Seattle, Washington
An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
New York, New York
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
Wilmette, Illinois
The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.
Niles, Illinois
Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.
Park Ridge, Illinois
A science teacher's dream.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Meet your friends, marry your true love, or tell your enemies to kiss your butt under this historic Pittsburgh timepiece.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Famous church recognized for both its unique design and disciplined monks that live according to the Benedictine discipline.
St. Louis, Missouri
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.
Eldon, Iowa
Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.
Kirksville, Missouri
Another in a long tradition of legends regarding infernal seats.
Pikeville, Tennessee
Labor provided by Great Depression-era programs restored these 25,000 acres in Tennessee.