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Jamestown, Rhode Island

'Moonrise Kingdom' Beach

The secluded beach getaway from Wes Anderson's dreamy summer romance.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Modern Diner

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.
Westerly, Rhode Island

Living Sharks Museum

Tucked away in downtown Westerly is America's first shark history museum.
Westerly, Rhode Island

Flying Horse Carousel

One of the oldest carousels in the United States is still running in the coastal village of Watch Hill.
Warwick, Rhode Island

Rocky Point Amusement Park

Once the largest attraction in Rhode Island, this former amusement park is now a gorgeous coastal state park.
Newport, Rhode Island

'The Wave'

An ode to Japanese artist Hokusai, with a bit of a comical twist.
Providence, Rhode Island

Gingerbread and Pancake Islands

The origin of these small islands' sweet names is a local mystery.
Cleveland, Ohio

Church of the Holy Parking Structure

On the upper deck of this church-owned parking garage stand eight pillars topped with different Catholic saints.
Cambridge, Ohio

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

A collection of thousands of pieces of unique, colorful glass made in this Ohio town.
Cleveland, Ohio

Old Cleveland Aquarium

Once home to more than 50 displays of freshwater fish.
Newark, Ohio

National Heisey Glass Museum

One of the most popular brands of glass among collectors, the story of the A.H. Heisey & Company glassmaker is told in this Newark museum.
West Chester, Ohio

EnterTrainment Junction

A 25,000-square-foot display with dozens of model trains in intricate miniature worlds.
Bellaire, Ohio

National Imperial Glass Museum

Collectors keep the story of Ohio Valley glassmaking alive.
Toledo, Ohio

The Cloister

Centuries-old columns from French monasteries provide structure for this courtyard within an Ohio art museum.
Ishpeming, Michigan

Jasper Knob

A small mountain made entirely of banded iron stone overlooking downtown Ishpeming.
Battle Creek, Michigan

Graves of the Kellogg Brothers

The final resting place of the visionary founders of Kelloggs, a global leader in breakfast cereals.
Ann Arbor, Michigan

West Side Book Shop

For books about travel, whether factual or fictional, the perfect antiquarian does exist.
Sponsored by Destination Ann Arbor
Sharon, Massachusetts

Grave of Dunkin' Donuts founder

The grave of William Rosenberg, founder of Dunkin Donuts (now Dunkin') with shops coast to coast in the US and 42 countries worldwide.
Northampton, Massachusetts

Restroom Works of Art

Two artist-designed restrooms are part of the collection at the Smith College Museum of Art.
Burlington, Vermont

Stopping Stones Memorial

Inspired by the work of a German artist, these brass installations commemorate the lives of enslaved Vermonters.
Rainbow, Oregon

Terwilliger Hot Springs

These natural hot springs form four-tiered soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 85 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Portland, Oregon

Paul Bunyan Statue

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.
Portland, Oregon

Willamette Stone Heritage Park

Hidden in Portland’s West Hills, a 170-year-old marker literally stakes out the Pacific Northwest.
Portland, Oregon

'The Naked Cyclist'

A tribute to a unique bike race that takes place every year.