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Clinton, Arkansas

Natural Bridge of Arkansas

This sandstone marvel of nature is worth a stop along Highway 65.
Sponsored by Arkansas Tourism
Pančevo, Serbia

Leo

This monument honors a true hero dog.
Vadso, Norway

Luftskipsmasta (Airship Tower)

Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's airship docked here before leading the first-ever flight over the North Pole.
Key West, Florida

Dry Tortugas

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world's largest coastal brick fortresses.
Seattle, Washington

Fremont Troll

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Great Falls, Montana

Roe River

The shortest river in America flows for just 201 feet.
Missoula, Montana

A Carousel for Missoula

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.
Seattle, Washington

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

This graveyard contains markers and monuments dedicated to some of the darkest chapters in Washington's history.
Seattle, Washington

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.
Seattle, Washington

Pac Man Park

This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.
Seattle, Washington

Seattle Pinball Museum

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.
Bigfork, Montana

Wreck of the Steamship Helena

A once celebrated industrial wonder now lurks in a quiet corner of Flathead Lake.
Santa Fe, New Mexico

De Vargas Street House

This southwest-styled home in Santa Fe claims to be the oldest house in America thanks to an ancient bit of foundation.
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Loretto Chapel

Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed.
Durango, Colorado

Hesperus Peace Park

A quiet rock and botanical garden is the beautiful centerpiece of Fort Lewis College.
Durango, Colorado

Honeyville

This bee-themed family business does more with honey than anyone would think was possible.
Island Park, Idaho

Yellowstone's Zone of Death

A legal loophole makes it possible to get away with murder within this 50-square-mile section of Yellowstone.
Pocatello, Idaho

Museum of Clean

A museum dedicated to the history and art of staying clean.
Dubois, Idaho

Transcontinental Air Mail Route Beacon

This giant tower beacon was a key navigation tool for pilots delivering mail amid the night skies.
Dillon, Montana

Old Pitt's Burial Site

The famous 102-year-old circus elephant was struck and killed by lightning.
Idaho Falls, Idaho

Shaddow Domain

This combination shop and museum is filled with curious items and artifacts.
Salt Lake City, Utah

Summum Pyramid

Pyramid home to an obscure religious group that practices modern mummification.
Salt Lake City, Utah

Solitude Speedway

An enormous image of Utah's salt flats made entirely from tape.
Salt Lake City, Utah

Snelgrove Ice Cream Cone

This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.