The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

A replica of one of the more than 15,000 civilian lookout towers that lined the U.S. coast during World War II.

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

A rare kind of blue bear can be found chiefly in the national park that shares their name.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.

This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.

An indoor miniature village and labor of love for Laurence Geiringer, a model railroad enthusiast.

The sounds of the world's largest fully functioning pipe organ dazzle shoppers at a Philadelphia Macy's.

A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

Yo, Adrian!

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

Walk the whole Mississippi River!

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.