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Santiago, Mexico

Cascada Sol de Mayo

A 40-foot waterfall hidden in a desert oasis.
Sponsored by Los Cabos Tourism
Lienzo Charro, Mexico

Museo de Historia Natural

Fossilized remains tell the story of the region’s past inside this small, unassuming museum.
Sponsored by Los Cabos Tourism
Todos Santos, Mexico

MisiĂłn Santa Rosa de las Palmas

Once a Catholic mission, this small town tucked between the ocean and the mountains is now a magical spot for art and history lovers.
Sponsored by Los Cabos Tourism
Navolato, Mexico

Santa Rita Hot Springs

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.
Sponsored by Los Cabos Tourism
El Triunfo, Mexico

Museo del Vaquero de Las Californias

This bilingual museum explores the more than 300 years of vaquero history.
Sponsored by Los Cabos Tourism
Soledad, California

Los Coches Adobe

This historic home has survived wars, drought, and financial woes to become a California landmark.
Sponsored by See Monterey
Lecanto, Florida

Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter

What started as a tailor shop to help swimmers live their mermaid dreams has grown into a full-scale aquarium, complete with live mermaid shows.
Old Homosassa, Florida

Old Mill House Gallery & Printing Museum

Explore the history of printing in this unique museum owned by a longtime printer.
Homosassa, Florida

The Crack on the Chassahowitzka River

A hidden paradise in one of Florida’s most unique rivers.
Crystal River, Florida

Crystal River Archaeological State Park

The mounds on this coastal archaeological site reveal the history of the land’s first inhabitants.
Crystal River, Florida

Three Sisters Springs

This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.
Salinas, California

Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca

Traditional, pre-Hispanic food is served alongside classic favorites in this family-owned Mexican restaurant.
Sponsored by See Monterey
King City, California

The Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum

This museum honors the farming past of the “Salad Bowl of the World.”
Sponsored by See Monterey
Jolon, California

Mission San Antonio de Padua

This mission, established in 1771, is the most remote of California’s Franciscan missions.
Sponsored by See Monterey
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Lester Rowntree Native Plant Garden

Named for a self-taught botanist who cataloged hundreds of native plants, this garden continues her work of preserving California plant life.
Sponsored by See Monterey
Paicines, California

Pinnacles Condor Sanctuary

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.
Bartlett, Nebraska

Mignery Sculpture Garden

This town of 100 people has approximately one bronze sculpture for every two residents.
Omaha, Nebraska

The Museum of Shadows

Haunted dolls, macabre artifacts, and more make up the collection of the “most haunted museum in the world.”
Ashland, Nebraska

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

Once a slice of Cold War-era military history, this museum is finding its future in the star.
Scotia, Nebraska

Happy Jack Chalk Mine

After sitting abandoned for decades, this historic mine is now the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America.
Valentine, Nebraska

Merritt Reservoir

In addition to fishing and camping, this spot in Nebraska’s Sandhills is one of the world’s darkest places.
Potter, Nebraska

The Potter Sundry

This old-school soda shop is the home of the Tin Roof Sundae, a concoction dripping in chocolate, marshmallow, and peanuts.
Big Bend National Park, Texas

Balanced Rock

This gravity-defying rock formation is one of Big Bend’s natural wonders.
Jessieville, Arkansas

Coleman Mine

Crystal hunters can dig for their own stones at this DIY mine in Arkansas’ quartz belt.