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Most comprehensive museum in America devoted to one ethnic group.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

An eclectic assortment of medieval architecture in a small Iowa town.

A single artist is behind these large-scale models made of hundreds of thousands of two-inch wooden matchsticks.

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

A warning to the weak-kneed: This narrow bridge does its swinging eight stories high.

A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

This Hindu temple is an architectural marvel designed and built according to ancient Indian principles.

This rare archive of original recordings and photos uncovers the early days of hip hop culture.

This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.

One of the few surviving Panama Canal steam shovels stands outside a tiny Colorado mining museum.

A research lab and hands-on museum where visitors can experiment with retro technology.

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.

Abandoned silver mine strewn with wrecked and twisted structures.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

This modern antique shop is a museum for 1980's Saturday morning cartoon culture.

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.

Crystal clear lake with a shoreline of travertine located in a Colorado canyon.

Wondrous sandstone hoodoos where Native Americans collected clay for pottery, 9,000 years ago.

This baroque palace displays an impressive collection of taxidermy, art, and rare objects from the days of courtly hunting.