Humboldt County, California
Avenue of the Giants
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
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Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Klamath, California
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Cave Junction, Oregon
This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California
This lighthouse has been guiding shipping into the Golden Gate since before the American Civil War.
Fire Island, New York
A historic lighthouse steeped in rumors of ghost and pirate stories.
Holmdel, New Jersey
A monument commemorating the discoverer of radio astronomy.
Nantucket, Massachusetts
A pig barn converted into one of the most eclectic residences in Nantucket.
Ware, Massachusetts
The largest body of water in Massachusetts annihilated four small towns just to slake Boston's thirst.
Sandwich, Massachusetts
This delicate museum is devoted to the art and industry that once supported Cape Cod's oldest town.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Two gushing waterfalls of hot spring water within a block of each other.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.
Garden City, New York
This museum-within-a-museum pays tribute to "The World's Most Experienced Airline."
Brooklyn, New York
Abandoned power station once home to a squatter community, now being developed into an arts center.
Coplay, Pennsylvania
The lasting remains of the region's once booming cement industry.
Houston, Texas
This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.
Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.
Paris, France
The remains of the medieval wall that once surrounded Paris with ties to the construction of the Louvre.
Staten Island, New York
Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
The third-tallest lighthouse in the United States stands as a reminder of Atlantic City's early days.
Hyde Park, New York
"A hideous albatross in the Hudson River Valley."
Pine Swamp, Pennsylvania
A well-preserved example of an early industrial operation in the northeastern United States.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.
Landenberg, Pennsylvania
The meeting of the northwestern corner of Delaware, the northeastern corner of Maryland, and the southern edge of Pennsylvania.