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This 4,000-acre restored grassland in northern Illinois is home to a range of native flora and fauna, from clovers to plovers to a herd of bison.

A natural sandstone bridge nestled within a mature forest in southern Illinois.

In the 1930s, people used to take boats from the mainland to see this Art Deco venue.

Late Mesolithic settlements and Bronze Age burials have been excavated at this ancient woodland on the top of a hill.

A 17-acre urban oasis featuring a pollinator garden, heritage trees, and an aerial tree walk.

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.

This replica of Michigan's mighty Mackinac Bridge is more than 200 times smaller than its northern counterpart.

This restored 19th-century calendar, a machine used in rubber manufacturing, commemorates the town's local industry.

Erosion has transformed this sandstone boulder into a massive dune-filled cavern.

See the world's biggest spool of thread, along with the largest collection of sewing machines.

Legends of adultery, love affairs, and charity swirl around this mysterious 17th-century Portuguese woman.

A massive birdcage in this royal, 18th-century garden has sparked a local controversy.

A monument dedicated to a lone, brave invader.

A museum commemorates what was once the largest freight station in Taiwan.

A Japanese colonial-era hot springs hotel that has transformed into an art museum.

This statue in Talcott, West Virginia, is an enduring symbol of American grit.

West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.

Step back in time at this historic variety store, packed with items from a bygone era.