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Chattanooga, Tennessee

MoonPie General Store

This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.
Sponsored by Chattanooga Tourism
Sam OBrien Added by Sam OBrien
Bigfork, Montana

Wreck of the Steamship Helena

A once celebrated industrial wonder now lurks in a quiet corner of Flathead Lake.
Edward Denny Added by Edward Denny
Rapid City, South Dakota

Hotel Alex Johnson

One of America’s oldest and spookiest hotels, thanks to the residency of ghosts, dead presidents, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Vicki Arkoff Added by Vicki Arkoff
Kansas City, Missouri

Goin’ To Kansas City Plaza

This classic Kansas City song reference is the place for anyone who wants to stand at the corner of 12th Street and Vine.
Added by ianlefk
Perryville, Missouri

Hadler Shoe Tree

An old tree that is the final resting place for many pair of shoes.
jerrylintner Added by jerrylintner
Saint Charles, Missouri

Saint Charles Frog Hole

A frog crossed this road, but whether it made it to the other side remains a mystery.
Added by schaefsquad
St. Louis, Missouri

'The Naked Truth'

In the Compton Hill Reservoir Park sits a statue whose lack of clothing caused a scandal for the group that commissioned it.
Added by Rain Salazar
St. Louis, Missouri

Tower Grove Park Pavilions

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
West Alton, Missouri

Jones Confluence Point State Park

Stand at the point where the two mightiest rivers in the United States converge.
eschie Added by eschie
St. Louis, Missouri

Crown Candy Kitchen

The oldest soda fountain in St. Louis has been serving up treats for more than a century.
Added by abbymcgowan885
Walnut Shade, Missouri

Bonniebrook Home & Museum

The creator of the Kewpie doll's former home has been turned into a museum celebrating her life and work.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
Woodside, Missouri

Greer Spring

An underground river pushes more than 200 million gallons out of this Missouri spring every day.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
Roaring River Township, Missouri

Roaring River Spring

From a canyon-like gorge, more than 20 million gallons of water emerge every day, while a smaller spring drips down, creating the illusion of an endless, gentle waterfall.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
St. Louis, Missouri

Marconnott Mausoleum

When Joseph Marconnott died, he had a unique final wish: to be mummified and put on display.
beckieanngalentine Added by beckieanngalentine
Mountain View, Missouri

Jam Up Cave

The largest riverfront opening cave in the Ozarks.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
Chesterfield, Missouri

Pecan Legacy Park

After miraculously surviving a giant flood, the 19th-century nut tree and its offspring are protected with their own tiny park.
Sabrina Wagganer Added by Sabrina Wagganer
Eminence, Missouri

Wild Horses of Shannon County

It's as if the herds walked straight out of a fairy tale into the Missouri wilds.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
Irondale, Missouri

Devil's Honeycomb

Some of the oldest exposed rock formations in the United States.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
Joy, Missouri

Montauk Springs

Around 50 million gallons of water flow from this spring every day.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
Leasburg, Missouri

Canoehenge

Nestled in Onondaga State Park, over 100 canoes carefully stacked in a replica of the famous standing stones.
Added by BM
Winona, Missouri

Rocky Falls

A 40-foot waterfall flows into this unique natural swimming hole.
showmestateofmind Added by showmestateofmind
Diamond, Missouri

World's Largest Small Electrical Appliance Museum

Thousands of small machines line the shelves of this personal collection which definitely delivers on its name.
Michael Woodruff Added by Michael Woodruff
Lebanon, Missouri

Bennett Spring Natural Tunnel

Away from the crowds of fishing enthusiasts, take a hike deep into the woods and journey into an eerie darkness.
echun900 Added by echun900
Creve Coeur, Missouri

Saint Louis Abbey

Famous church recognized for both its unique design and disciplined monks that live according to the Benedictine discipline.
Added by harkinna