Chicago, Illinois
Obama Kissing Rock
The site of the first couple's first kiss is commemorated by the most adorable presidential monument ever.
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Chicago, Illinois
The site of the first couple's first kiss is commemorated by the most adorable presidential monument ever.
Chicago, Illinois
All of Chicago's wood-paved streets are long gone but two alleys remain.
Chicago, Illinois
A Bibliophile's Dream.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Chicago, Illinois
Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Louisville, Kentucky
This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.
Manchester, Tennessee
This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.
Savannah, Georgia
More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.
Savannah, Georgia
This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.
Savannah, Georgia
This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
When local government began removing public benches, the public pushed back, and vibrant, community-built seating now outnumbers the official shelters at Chattanooga bus stops.
Savannah, Georgia
The humble beginnings of one of America’s greatest songsmiths.
Savannah, Georgia
The first public building in Savannah to offer air conditioning was a luxurious cinema that still operates today.
Savannah, Georgia
An early-19th-century hotel with a past that is steeped in the Civil War.
Blairsville, Georgia
An eerie site of reverence for those who have completed an epic journey.
Arlington, Virginia
This site is believed to be connected to the oldest house in Arlington County.
Arlington, Virginia
This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Step into the courtroom to learn details of the only case in history where ghostly testimony led to a murderer's conviction.
Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania
Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.
Rugby, North Dakota
A monument to the center of the North American continent may be off by a few miles.
Dunseith, North Dakota
A rim-made reptile in North Dakota.
Seattle, Washington
An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Chicago, Illinois
This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.