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Lahaina, Hawaii

Lahaina Banyan Tree

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.
makanabender Added by makanabender
Honolulu, Hawaii

Site of the Japanese WWII Surrender

A glass display case holds the document that ended the Second World War—which one person signed on the wrong line.
RobertPakko Added by RobertPakko
Kula, Hawaii

'Ohe'o Gulch Pools (Seven Sacred Pools)

A series of waterfalls and pools that flow through the 'Ohe'o Gulch and into the ocean.
makanabender Added by makanabender
Juneau, Alaska

Aquilean Whale Tail Sculptures

A whale of a public art display towers atop Juneau's cruise ship dock.
MarilynR Added by MarilynR
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Monument to a Century of Flight

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.
meltingknight Added by meltingknight
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
Imperial, Missouri

Mastodon State Historic Site

More than 12,000 years ago, this park was a playground for mastodons.
Added by Atlas1
Cairo, Illinois

Abandoned Town of Cairo, Illinois

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.
Added by Hoben
Estes Park, Colorado

The Stanley Hotel

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."
nbj914 Added by nbj914
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Gangster Museum of America

Mobsters came for a soak in the hot springs, and stayed for the illegal gambling and bootlegging.
Added by traceywilson
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hot Springs Beer

This Arkansas town is known for its gangster history, its healing waters, and now its brews.
rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln Tomb

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Springfield, Illinois

Abraham Lincoln's Receiving Vault

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.
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Springfield, Illinois

Cozy Dog Drive In

This diner serves Route 66 nostalgia and what it claims is the 'original' hot dog on a stick.
shopabernathys Added by shopabernathys
Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis Pyramid

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.
Michael Reinhardt Added by Michael Reinhardt
Memphis, Tennessee

Sun Studio

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.
Added by collinqburke
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.
sulliii Added by sulliii
Yorktown, Virginia

Surrender Field

The location where the American Revolution ended.
Added by jmsuits
New York, New York

Statue of Liberty's Original Torch

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Monacnappa, Ireland

Blarney Castle Horse Graveyard

Horse cemetery on the grounds of Blarney Castle.
MiguelO Added by MiguelO
Dublin, Ireland

The Long Room Library at Trinity College

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Carbondale, Illinois

Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.
Added by wolvercote66
Benton, Illinois

George Harrison Commemorative Mural

The famous Beatle secretly visited this Illinois town several times to visit his sister.
Added by mkprator
Alto Pass, Illinois

Bald Knob Cross of Peace

Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.
Added by thescousewife