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Bohíos (Replica of a Pre-Hispanic Village)

Quito, Ecuador

Rumipamba Archaeological and Ecological Park

A park of winding trails and archaeological sites, offering a rare connection to Quito’s pre-Hispanic past.

The Big Texan Steak Ranch first opened its doors in on Route 66 in 1962.

Amarillo, Texas

Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

Yucca House

Cortez, Colorado

Yucca House

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

The sculpture (of an eagle perched on a beehive) atop the Eagle Gate in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Eagle Gate Monument

Built in 1859, this eagle-topped archway marks the entrance to Brigham Young’s property.

The Bridge of Lies

Sibiu, Romania

The Bridge of Lies

Legendary pedestrian bridge in the centre of Romanian city Sibiu.

Amazing Views

Marshall, Indiana

Rocky Hollow–Falls Canyon

A hidden canyon deep in the woods of Indiana offers visitors a spectacular experience in nature.

The jewelry display is a highlight of the Wheelwright Museum..

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wheelwright Museum

The country’s largest collection of southwestern jewelry, along with contemporary Native American art.

The Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum displays work from hundreds of years ago as well as contemporary art.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum

This century-old museum showcases New Mexico’s history through arts and crafts.

Exterior.

Chicago, Illinois

The Sullivan Center

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

Benny ready to flap as she scans the area

Muncie, Indiana

Benny

Campus sculpture has earned a reputation for responding to the hopes and dreams of those passing by.

The Gettysburg National Military Park features films, artworks, battlefield tours, and more.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

Experience the pivotal Civil War battle at this interactive museum.

Pony Express Monument

Sidney, Nebraska

Pony Express Monument

A tribute to the riders who bridged East and West.

Point Arena Lighthouse

Point Arena, California

Point Arena Lighthouse

Climb 200 stairs up the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast for an unbeatable view.

Wyoming side.

Grover, Colorado

Colorado-Nebraska-Wyoming Tri-State Marker

You can stand in three U.S. states at once.

Memphis Pyramid

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis Pyramid

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

The Roseman Bridge, featured prominently in the film.

Winterset, Iowa

The Bridges of Madison County

Romance fans worldwide make the pilgrimage to this group of historic covered bridges in rural Iowa.

Aerial view of Navarre Beach Pier.

Navarre, Florida

Navarre Beach Pier

The Gulf’s longest fishing pier is a year-round paradise for catch-and-release whoppers.

Lunch arrives via pneumatic tube here.

Christchurch, New Zealand

C1 Espresso

Get your meal delivered via pneumatic at this former post office.

Dinah the Pink Dinosaur

Vernal, Utah

Dinah the Pink Dinosaur

Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.

A view of Lake San Cristobal

Hinsdale County, Colorado

Lake San Cristobal

Colorado’s second largest natural lake was created by a landslide.

The iconic rooftop statues.

Chicago, Illinois

Superdawg Drive-In

Chicago’s last original drive-in restaurant is a family-run hot dog joint that started in 1948.

Along the main wall you’ll find a list of every show every played at Red Rocks.

Morrison, Colorado

Red Rocks Hall of Fame

Drift through decades of high desert music history at this funky hometown museum.

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.

Harrison, Nebraska

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Meet cowboys and ancient beardogs at this one-of-a-kind crossroads of Western history.

South Pole Growth Chamber

Antarctica

South Pole Growth Chamber

A garden in the middle of the most inhospitable continent.

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