Reno, Nevada
National Bowling Stadium
Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."
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Reno, Nevada
Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."
Tulare, California
A B-17 bomber stands as a memorial to the residents of Tulare County who served in World War II.
Tehachapi, California
Thousands of turbines whir at the origin of North American wind power.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
Lancaster, California
Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.
Tupelo, Mississippi
This two-room shotgun shack in Tupelo is the birthplace of a King.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
A museum within a museum, devoted to history's most questionable medical devices.
Falcon Heights, Minnesota
This taxidermic smorgasbord was co-created by an artist poached from the Museum of Natural History.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Brandon, Iowa
The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Monticello, Florida
This 15-foot former Johnny Appleseed has given up his apples for donuts and coffee.
Tallahassee, Florida
One man's grief over the national tragedy has manifested in a pod of homemade whales on his front lawn.
Tallahassee, Florida
This creative sculpture was a way to "recycle" an old tree.
Atlanta, Georgia
Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.
Atlanta, Georgia
Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.
Elberta, Alabama
Alabama has a fiberglass Stonehenge. With apologies to Spinal Tap, this one is full-size.
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama has been invaded by scores of anthropomorphic peanuts.
Cherokee, Alabama
A cemetery for only coon hounds in northwest Alabama.
Florence, Alabama
This architectural triumph is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama.
Haleyville, Alabama
148 feet long and in the middle of a verdant forest.