Sevierville, Tennessee
Dolly Parton Statue
An ode to "The Queen of Appalachia."
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Sevierville, Tennessee
An ode to "The Queen of Appalachia."
Centreville, Virginia
Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.
Richmond, Virginia
Amphibious mascots display a quirkier side to this luxury hotel's rich history.
Richmond, Virginia
This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.
Manassas, Virginia
This train station inspired the name of a 1970's rock band and provided the backdrop for their album cover.
White Post, Virginia
Outsider art meets paleontology at this roadside reptile repository.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.
Dayton, Virginia
One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.
Afton, Virginia
A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.
Staunton, Virginia
A former mental hospital founded in the 1930s by a eugenicist who advocated for the forced sterilization of patients.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.
Queens, New York
This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.
Roanoke, Virginia
Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.
Roanoke, Virginia
This collection of over 50 classic pinball machines awaits visitors to downtown Roanoke.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
An alternate history park where the Union Army loses the war... to dinosaurs.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.
Munfordville, Kentucky
A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.
Cave City, Kentucky
One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.
Montreal, Québec
City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.
Montreal, Québec
Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.
Montreal, Québec
Its columns were all carved from the same white oak tree.