Morro Bay, California
Morro Rock
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
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Morro Bay, California
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
Primm, Nevada
This mostly abandoned shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.
Little America, Wyoming
Surrounded by a hundred mile radius of billboards, Little America is a roadside attraction whose primary appeal is hospitality.
Salt Lake City, Utah
A hidden garden of stones engraved with scriptures, a Joseph Smith Sphinx, all carved by one man.
Jordan, Minnesota
This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Chef Lawrence West serves up Indian tacos, wojapi, and other Lakota dishes at the brick-and-mortar incarnation of his popular food truck.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.
Monico, Wisconsin
Meet the "Green Monster" of Monico, Wisconsin.
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
A theme park attraction designed to turn your children into LARPers.
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.
Madison, Wisconsin
Prayers and messages of hope decorate the ceramic tiles of this pavilion.
Holland, Michigan
Largest tulip festival in America, includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The city is full of whimsical portals to another world.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Trade in that pesky human soul for cold-hard circuits.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Everyone's invited to put on a miniature concert with this world-class musical wonder.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
Lee Vining, California
Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.
Virginia City, Nevada
Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.
Virginia City, Nevada
These once-beautiful historic graveyards are set against the barren Virginia City hills.
Boise, Idaho
This work of art by Matthew Mazzotta resides in this park dedicated to the first black legislator in Idaho.