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Reno, Nevada

'Jackson'

This former New Jersey bus now exists as a public art exhibit.
Anna Minster Added by Anna Minster
Reno, Nevada

Hunter Creek Falls

This wilderness hike to a waterfall has an unlikely beginning in suburban Reno.
slgwv Added by slgwv
San Diego, California

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
Added by sharris
Newport Beach, California

Fashion Island Wind Chimes

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.
Added by haumart
Nashville, Tennessee

Welcome to 1979

Located inside a former record pressing plant, this recording studio pays homage to the techniques and gear of a bygone age.
Added by marcusdgilmer
Orlando, Florida

Discovery Island

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.
Added by nonononono
Orlando, Florida

Progress City Model

A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Orlando, Florida

The Disney Collection

An unassuming corner inside downtown Orlando's library offers a whole new world of the park and its history.
Pat Cassels Added by Pat Cassels
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Mai-Kai Restaurant

When you can't get to the Pacific, just go to Florida.
Added by hcshannonart
Gainesville, Florida

The Devil's Millhopper

This Florida sinkhole hides a rainforest-like micro-environment in its depths.
Devilman1972 Added by Devilman1972
New Orleans, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte's Old Absinthe House

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.
Mark Casey Added by Mark Casey
Houston, Texas

The Hobbit Café

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.
isaacschultz Added by isaacschultz
San Antonio, Texas

World's Largest Cowboy Boots

These boots are made for selfies.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Dallas, Texas

Public School 972

A school-themed restaurant where gastronomy is the core curriculum.
lewblank Added by lewblank
Phoenix, Arizona

MacAlpine's Soda Fountain

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.
rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta

Lake Minnewanka Underwater Ghost Town

The only way to visit this old resort hotel is with scuba gear.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
Lake Louise, Alberta

Lake Agnes Teahouse

Take a hike to this remote, scenic tea stop in the Canadian Rockies.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Cochrane, Alberta

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

A rescue facility that caters specifically to wolf-dog hybrids, and educates about these unique animals.
Added by Savager
Kananaskis, Alberta

The Vault

What was to be the world's most secure Cold War document vault ended up as just a few shallow caves.
Bankhead, Alberta

Bankhead Ghost Town

The ruins of the "20-year town" lay out among the mountains of Alberta.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
Banff, Alberta

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.
Added by Ashawnta
Banff, Alberta

Grizzly House

Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.
Added by Ashawnta
Banff, Alberta

Banff Merman

A mysterious taxidermy man-beast of the seven seas.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Canmore, Alberta

Big Head Sculpture

The granite head appears to be deep in thought and half buried in the ground.
rybuszka Added by rybuszka