Fish Creek, Wisconsin
Eagle Tower
Walk up a ramp through a forest for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
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Fish Creek, Wisconsin
Walk up a ramp through a forest for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.
Riverside, Iowa
A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A group of artists transformed this desolate city alleyway into an outdoor gallery of street art.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This storied music venue was once a tavern that housed an Italian Anarchist book club and prohibition parties; today it's a community space for artists and musicians.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.
Baker, California
Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Crafted in 1911, this steam locomotive spent its entire working life in Flagstaff.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
A lovely hidden waterfall right off the highway is well worth a stop.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This rooftop sign has been confusing Milwaukee-bound airline passengers for decades.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Island ghost town detailing Flagler's folly in building the Overseas Railroad.
Key West, Florida
A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.
Clermont, Florida
An icon among Florida's pre-Disney tourist attractions, just west of Orlando.
Chicago, Illinois
Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.
Chicago, Illinois
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
The secluded resting place of a local historical figure who perished during the sinking of the Titanic.
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.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
Milan, Italy
Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.
Florence, Italy
The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.
Vernazza, Italy
Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.
Genoa, Italy
This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.
Bologna, Italy
Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.