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This pristine World War II airfield gives a comprehensive look at atomic development and aviation history.

This observation tower is a longstanding, 1960s landmark in the Thousand Islands region of Canada.

Examine the impact of the horse on Great Plains culture through exhibits on ranching, rodeo, and the Native American way of life.

Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.

The hallowed ground of one of the worst atrocities in United States history.

Like your grandma's attic—if your grandma were a little weirder, extremely well-traveled, and had a great eye for art.

This heritage museum highlights the importance of the dairy cow as a vital part of rural Maryland's past, present, and future.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.

An old-timey medicine shop that once served Chinese laborers during the Gold Rush is still open for business to this day.

One of the oldest reform schools in the United States, home to wayward boys such as Merle Haggard, now abandoned.

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.

An immense cave that has served as an outlaw's treasure trove, an underground dance hall, a nuclear fallout shelter, and much more.

The world's most comprehensive collection of Willard timepieces is a celebration of early American clockmaking.

This prehistoric karst cave is situated near a working ranch and historic warm springs.

A sprawling museum located on the former site of the Orphan Girl Mine.

A mecca of Mexican art and cuisine just over the border.

This roadside sculpture garden in New Mexico venerates Mother Earth and outsider art.

Explore the cabin where the famed abolitionist once lived and the site where he fought the Battle of Osawatomie.

Take a trip to the past aboard a 1920s railcar or open flatcar for a scenic ride through Maryland farm country.

This crumbling stump is all that remains of what was once thought to be the oldest living organism.

One of the Eight Wonders of Kansas and the first official National Natural Monument these stark formations look like nature's Stonehenge.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

This replica oil derrick stands where a tiny Kansas town struck big in 1852, kicking off America's biggest oil boom.