This surprising gem is a world-class archeological museum hidden at the University of Chicago.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

Cherokee alphabet, proof of ancient North American Jews, or just a hoax?

A throwback train ride transports passengers through one of the lesser-known national parks in the country.

This improbable contraption was passed down through five generations of industrious Tennesseans.

While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.

The site of the Scopes Trial contains a small exhibit dedicated to the famous case.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

In 1958, an MIT fraternity pledge laid down on this bridge and instituted a new, unique unit of measurement.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

This small plaza encourages people diagnosed with cancer to never give up hope.

This contorting sculpture is the tallest in San Francisco.