The Rocky Steps (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
The 72 stone steps leading up to the East Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become as iconic a symbol of the city as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. …
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Louis’ Lunch (New Haven, Connecticut)
The humble hamburger was created, so the story goes, in 1900 in response to a customer’s hurried request for a lunch to go. It was at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut that this historic …
Paisano Pete (Fort Stockton, Texas)
Roadrunners are not an uncommon site in Texas, but none of them are much of a match for Fort Stockton’s Paisano Pete. Serving as the most popular roadside attraction and official mascot of the small …
The World’s Tallest Thermometer (Baker, California)
In the Mojave Desert along State Route 127, a stretch of highway more commonly known as Death Valley Road, sits the small town of Baker, California. With a population of less than 1,000 and routine …
The Fremont Troll (Seattle, Washington)
Hiding underneath a bridge is pretty much exactly where you’d expect to find a troll, but the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington raised the bar on Halloween in 1990 when they unveiled an 18 foot …
Imagine Mosaic (Manhattan, New York)
Designated as a Quiet Zone in the New York City’s Central Park, the Imagine Memorial Mosaic was created by Italian craftsmen and given as a gift by the city of Naples, Italy. Based on a …
Dewar’s Candy (Bakersfield, California)
Originally known as The Chocolate Shop, Dewar’s Candy in Bakersfield, California, was started 1909 by the brothers James H., and George Dewar. Dewar’s Candy has survived in its current location, as a family owned business …
Large Metal Buddy Holly Glasses (El Prado, New Mexico)
Contemporary art is sometimes found in the most unlikely of places and while it’s often designed to stand on its own apart from the rest of the world, that’s not always the case. Located on …
Laura’s Candies (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Established in 1913, Laura’s Candies stands as the oldest candy shop in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the heart of the French Quarter, Laura’s offers a combination of traditional New Orleans confections that have helped them …
Teapot Dome Service Station (Zillah, Washington)
The Teapot Dome Service Station is a former gas station built in 1922 and a shining example of novelty architecture. This little piece of design shamefully reminds us of the Teapot Dome Scandal that nearly …