This sandstone gorge in New York State's Adirondack Mountains is home to waterfalls, flumes, and more.

The great American road trip, but smaller.

East meets West in this Japanese-style garden featuring plants native to Maine’s Mount Desert Island.

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

On the shores of Lake Superior, a small group of monks makes sacred sweets.

The hot chocolate here all stems from small, sustainable microproducers in Chiapas and Tabasco.

This popular pitstop lives up to its name.

The famed architect designed this Minnesota gas station of the future with a lookout tower.

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

Definitely not a clown bar.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

This humble hole-in-the-wall is home to an incredible pig ear sandwich and serious civil rights history.

By night, this auto repair shop turns into a taquería serving up some of the city's finest al pastor tacos.

One of the most acclaimed eateries in Arkansas is a two-table diner on the ground floor of a family home.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.

In the mountains of West Virginia is this perfectly preserved Art Deco train station.

Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.

A half-century-old handmade dim sum joint opens daily at 3:00 a.m.