This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.

This vintage theme park is peak Christmas kitsch—and it's open all summer.

These murals have been brightening a Chicago beach for more than 30 years.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.

The oldest city park in Walla Walla is home to hundreds of birds, from wood ducks to white peacocks.

Red ocher pictographs survive in this tufa rock shelter on the shore of an ancient lake.

Snapshots of late 19th and early 20th century Americana, focused on life on the plains, are displayed in this museum.

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.

It’s hard to believe this hostile landscape was once a health resort.

This cheery fruit farmer welcomes visitors to a classic roadside emporium.

A hidden gem that highlights the life and innovations of Les Paul, the "Wizard of Waukesha."

A small shop filled with history, mystery, folklore, and more.

The window above the urinal in the men's restroom is a giant periscope that offers a panoramic view of Eagle Harbor.

A legendary music collector donated his entire collection to the entire city of Memphis.

A large wave-cut shelter, a major archeological site, overlooks the dry basin of Winnemucca Lake.

This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.

An old pay phone rewired to play local bird calls and songs at the press of a button.

A kaleidoscope gallery and steampunk emporium named for a pioneering journalist.

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.

Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.

Tour the oldest family-owned cigar-rolling factory in the country—then learn how to roll your own.

This century-old bakery produces 18,000 loaves of traditional Cuban bread every day.

This building is a recreation of the gatehouse that separated Los Alamos from the outside world during the era of the Manhattan Project.

A short tunnel built straight through a magmatic dike.