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Orange, Connecticut

PEZ Visitor Center

The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.
Added by hfritzmartinez
Greenport, New York

Mitchell Park

A large camera obscura, constructed entirely from digitally fabricated components.
Bridgehampton, New York

Dan Flavin Art Institute

A fire station-turned-church-turned-museum dedicated to the work of seminal light artist Dan Flavin.
Added by Rachel Gould
Flanders, New York

Big Duck

A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.
Added by greg
Bayport, New York

The Long Island Sphinx

A century ago, aspiring socialites climbed on this cement beast with the hopes of marrying a millionaire.
bertcrabbe Added by bertcrabbe
Wading River, New York

Benson House

This house was used by the FBI to broadcast disinformation to the Nazis during World War II.
bertcrabbe Added by bertcrabbe
Morrisville, North Carolina

Fabius Page's Mule and Horse Graveyard

Between 1930 and 1946, a tobacco farmer laid his beloved horses and mules to rest in this small patch of pine forest.
Added by dczippy
Raleigh, North Carolina

The Daily Planet Theater

This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.
Crystal Trulove Added by Crystal Trulove
Raleigh, North Carolina

Geodetic Survey Stones

A mini-Stonehenge in the corner of the North Carolina state capitol grounds.
Added by ericjlamb
Raleigh, North Carolina

The Roast Grill

This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.
Added by jennyork
Raleigh, North Carolina

Free Expression Tunnel

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.
Added by fordhamtank
Raleigh, North Carolina

Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky

This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.
Added by mishamcmurtray
Morrisville, North Carolina

Orchid Trail Greenhouses

Wander through more than 20,000 square feet filled with an amazing collection of orchids.
Added by ssugierski
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Ben Harris Metal Sculptures

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.
TuttleRecall Added by TuttleRecall
Bloomington, Indiana

Captain Janeway Statue

It's a unique monument honoring a great character who inspired a generation of young women to be more and pursue their dreams.
Added by mbkacz
Lincoln City, Indiana

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.
Melissa Marshall Added by Melissa Marshall
Covington, Kentucky

Clive

He’s not from around here.
Added by colleencourtney c93b920e
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Mammoth Cave

The world's longest known cave system.
Added by urk1971
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

Vent Haven Museum

A museum that houses the world's largest collection of ventriloquism dummies.
Added by glitterbee
Bedford, Indiana

Bluespring Caverns

The longest navigable underground river in the United States is home to countless blind and albino animals.
Added by baikinange
Lexington, Kentucky

The Monroe Moosnick Medical and Science Museum

Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.
Lexington, Kentucky

Dixie Cup Water Tower

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.
Medora, Indiana

Medora Covered Bridge

At 431 feet and 10 inches, this is the longest historic covered bridge in the United States.
Added by Beth1116
Frankfort, Kentucky

Kentucky Floral Clock

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.
thomasharper Added by thomasharper