Lincoln City, Indiana
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.
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Lincoln City, Indiana
The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.
Santa Claus, Indiana
You thought Santa Claus didn't exist, but it turns out you were wrong.
Louisville, Kentucky
Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
Louisville, Kentucky
This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.
Munfordville, Kentucky
A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.
Arcadia, Oklahoma
Along the historic Mother Road is an old gas station with a secret counterfeiting past.
Arcadia, Oklahoma
The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.
Arcadia, Oklahoma
This unusually circular centenarian barn became a Route 66 icon.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
San Antonio, Texas
A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
San Antonio, Texas
Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
This is one really big nut.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.
Renton, Washington
The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.
Seattle, Washington
Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.
Seattle, Washington
A Boeing mechanic and his wife leave a whimsical, stone sculptured garden as their legacy.
Port Orchard, Washington
A little piece of the Shire is hidden behind a plant nursery in Port Orchard, Washington.
Tukwila, Washington
An extraordinary collection of aircraft and spacecraft on display at the original site of the Boeing Company.