The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.

The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.

Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.

This balancing rock is one of Utah's most unusual geological formations.

A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.

This vintage train once gave new meaning to “swimming upstream.”

Seth Bullock, the sheriff of Deadwood, built this town immediately after Teddy Roosevelt’s death in 1919.

More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.

This towering wooden Sasquatch was carved with a chainsaw.

The train collection of an eccentric New England seafood mogul is now a National Historical Site.

The remains of a massive blast furnace in what was once one of the country's largest iron-producing regions.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

Spectacular views await visitors to this lake.

A colossal concrete penguin announces this Montana town as the coldest spot in America. But is it really?

The source of America's longest river is also a historical landmark and the start of a famous nude run.

This landmark church at the Flathead Reservation mission features 58 ceiling and wall frescoes painted by the mission's cook.

Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

These otherworldly limestone formations jut out from the Kansas prairie.

Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.

A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.