Las Vegas, Nevada
'Bliss Dance'
An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.
Las Vegas, Nevada
These markers are used to determine the ground stability of the Strip.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Kellogg, Minnesota
This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.
Rochester, Minnesota
This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.
Orlando, Florida
A mega theme park-wax museum mélange containing all things biblical.
Boston, Massachusetts
This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The titular fictional logger only inhabits this otherwise historically focussed museum via a piece of fiberglass kitsch.
Menomonie, Wisconsin
The tragic death of 19-year-old Mabel Tainter in 1886 led to the construction of this unique Victorian-era theater in the northern woods of Wisconsin.
Menomonie, Wisconsin
As the glaciers retreated out of northern Wisconsin, this unique natural wonder was crafted.
Hamer, South Carolina
I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.
Richmond, Virginia
This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.
Richmond, Virginia
A church now sits over the site of one of the worst urban disasters of early 19th-century America.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Wilmington, Delaware
A drab two-story office space in Delaware is a hidden tax haven for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and over half the Fortune 500 companies.
Lincoln, New Hampshire
The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Even Henry David Thoreau found this glacial pothole irresistible.
Littleton, New Hampshire
A town wears its heart on the sleeve of a smiling girl, arms flung wide open in a cheerful greeting for all who encounter her.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
Salem, Massachusetts
A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.