A blufftop prairie and limestone cliff with 30-mile views across two great rivers and prime bald eagle territory.

In the Compton Hill Reservoir Park sits a statue whose lack of clothing caused a scandal for the group that commissioned it.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

Most of this “research national monument” still lies buried beneath the earth.

This cultural center showcases what may be the oldest ongoing community in all of North America.

This monument marks the point where Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri intersect.

Louis Sullivan’s dark, swirling cast-iron designs envelop a popular department store in this Chicago landmark.

This historic bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island across whirlpool-filled waters.

A Memphis park where you can walk the whole Mississippi River in one go.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

This head-spinningly bizarre Depression-era art cave is wall-to-wall quartz and Jesus.

This replica of a Sarajevo fountain stands at the heart of the world’s largest Bosnian diaspora community.

A historic structure inspired by Roman, Muslim, and Jewish bath houses.

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.

Feast on cuttlefish ink-stained paella by the beach.

A museum dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the art and craft of fine metalwork.

A frog crossed this road, but whether it made it to the other side remains a mystery.

This notorious dive has been serving up both kinds of spirits since 1879.

This earthwork installation sits on a grassy hill, celebrating Iceland's past and present.

This whimsical statue marks the high water level from the Great Flood of 1993.

This balancing rock is one of Utah's most unusual geological formations.

The world's largest mineral hot springs is home to a herd of bison, a free public bath house, beautiful mineral formations, and a terrifying swinging bridge.

Despite monuments in other locations, this spot in a South Dakota field is recognized by the U.S. National Geodetic Survey as the center of the 50 states.

This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.