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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Science History Institute

Instruments, apparatus, and rare books all relating to chemistry and its related sciences.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First Bank of the United States

Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Brady Santoro Added by Brady Santoro
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Historic Tun Tavern Location

Believed to be the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Buffalo, New York

Buffalo City Hall

The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.
Added by JackPotato
Hastings, Nebraska

The Hastings Museum Kool-Aid Exhibit

The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.
Added by wramyot
Omaha, Nebraska

Old Lincoln Highway in Omaha

A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.
Added by manharta

Panorama Point

Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.
thomasharper Added by thomasharper
Boys Town, Nebraska

World's Largest Ball of Stamps

An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.
Oliver Hong Added by Oliver Hong
Bayard, Nebraska

Chimney Rock

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.
thomasharper Added by thomasharper
Chitina, Alaska

Kennicott Ghost Town

The ghostly remains of what was once the world's richest copper mine.
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Central City, Colorado

Nevadaville Ghost Town

This deserted Gold Rush town is home to a Masonic lodge that, strangely enough, still holds meetings.
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Washington, D.C.

Capitol Bollards

The 5.5-mile ring of steel posts around the Capitol Building is one of the largest (and most uniform) of its kind in the world.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
New York, New York

WTC Station 'E' Subway Entrance

A remnant of the original World Trade Center complex continues to serve as a commuter gateway.
lampbane Added by lampbane
New York, New York

The Double Check Businessman

This anonymous businessman sculpted in bronze became an enduring memorial after 9/11, and had been mistaken by rescue workers for a survivor in the rubble.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
New York, New York

'The Sphere'

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
brineygibson Added by brineygibson
New York, New York

The Cross at Ground Zero

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Andres Schiffino Added by Andres Schiffino
New York, New York

Survivor Tree

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
New York, New York

The High Line

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Added by Henry
Toledo, Spain

The Smallest Window in the World

At least according to the Guinness World Records.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Seattle, Washington

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

Allowing humans and fish alike to migrate from freshwater to saltwater and back again.
meganmichelle Added by meganmichelle
Virginia City, Nevada

Gold Hill Hotel

The oldest hotel in Nevada.
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Dunedin, New Zealand

Beverly Clock

Running since 1864, this clock has yet to be wound, one of the longest-running science experiments known.
Queens, New York

Amdo Kitchen

A former Tibetan monk made a name for himself selling some of the best beef momos in New York.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Oslo, Norway

Viking Ship Museum

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black