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32.0806, -81.0946
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51.5111, -0.1461
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57.7847, 14.1596
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Genola, Utah
Tintic Standard Reduction Mill
The remains of this early 20th century refinery loom on a mountainside like a graffiti-covered fortress.
39.9575, -111.8552
Escalante, Utah
Hell's Backbone Scenic Road
Despite its name, this route in southern Utah offers a heavenly day trip.
37.9700, -111.5989
Salt Lake City, Utah
Solitude Speedway
An enormous image of Utah's salt flats made entirely from tape.
40.7669, -111.8952
Seattle, Washington
Museum of Pop Culture
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
47.6216, -122.3481
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.
47.2620, -122.5419
Jersey City, New Jersey
Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital
Now abandoned, the first public health hospital in the U.S. saw more than one million immigrants from around the world.
40.6985, -74.0416
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Story Stones
Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.
44.9520, -93.1026
Windom, Minnesota
Mimi and Papa's Place
A roadside statue store in rural Minnesota with quirky displays.
43.8526, -95.1154
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis Moon Tree
A 30-year-old Sycamore tree grown from a seed taken to the moon and back.
39.7683, -86.1620
Atlanta, Georgia
The 747 Experience
One-of-a-kind museum inside the first Boeing 747-400 ever made.
33.6562, -84.4223
Anaconda, Montana
Anaconda Smelter Stack
A smoke stack so large, the Washington Monument could fit inside!
46.1099, -112.9145
West Glacier, Montana
Going-to-the-Sun Road
The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.
48.6950, -113.8169
West Glacier, Montana
Lake McDonald
Spectacular views await visitors to this lake.
48.5832, -113.9256
Salt Lake City, Utah
Eagle Gate Monument
Built in 1859, this eagle-topped archway marks the entrance to Brigham Young’s property.
40.7696, -111.8880
Provo, Utah
Provo Pioneer Village
Nineteenth-century cabins and volunteer re-enactors offer a window into history.
40.2420, -111.6668
Kilauea, Hawaii
The Blue Room
A once-glowing grotto at the bottom of Waikapalae Wet Cave.
22.2205, -159.5806
Captain Cook, Hawaii
The Painted Church
A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.
19.4347, -155.8878
Hilo, Hawaii
Banyan Drive
Babe Ruth and others planted saplings for a 1930s tourism campaign. The saplings grew as the area faded.
19.7282, -155.0667
Pāhoa, Hawaii
Big Island Lava Flow
Watch the newest land on the planet form before your eyes.
19.3956, -154.9331
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
Waikoloa Petroglyph Field
One of Hawaiʻi’s most notable historic petroglyph fields lies within a major resort.
19.9170, -155.8801
Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument Commemorative Stones
Ruins from the Parthenon and petrified wood line the interior of one of the world's most famous monuments.
38.8895, -77.0353
Galveston, Texas
Bishop's Palace
This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.
29.3034, -94.7822
Kensington, Maryland
Washington, D.C. Temple
The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.
39.0158, -77.0645
Carthage, Illinois
Carthage Jail
The site where Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, was killed by a mob.
40.4154, -91.1394
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