Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

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

The oldest original lighthouse in Alaska that was born out of a tragic shipwreck.

The first Russian Orthodox church in North America and an Alaskan landmark.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

Low tide reveals 8,000-year-old rock carvings in Southern Alaska.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

Native Americans built this circle of stones, which was used to predict astronomical events.

The last physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark trail is one of their autographs etched into this giant rock.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

This forgotten beach house built to look like a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece overlooks a hidden beach.

A large circus museum with summer performances.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.