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See. Frank's Paddlesports Livery Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore Indianapolis's White River, with full-moon floats available. Wabash and Erie Canal Park and Museum Explore interactive galleries, an extensive trail system, and an 1850s pioneer village. Indiana Dunes National Park Discover a biodiverse landscape with towering dunes, rare orchids, and sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Berne Clock Tower See the 160-foot tall clock tower in Muensterberg Plaza, with daily glockenspiel shows.

Eat. Ladder 4 Wine Bar Enjoy ever-changing dishes like Hokkaido scallops in a 1910 former firehouse, west of downtown.

Stay. InterContinental Indianapolis Stay at this new hotel that opened in 2025.

AfarAug 20, 2026

7 U.S. Cities Where the Riverfront Is the Place to Be

Where to eat: Ladder 4 Wine Bar, situated in a 1910 former firehouse, is about three miles west of downtown. Ever-changing dishes, such as the Hokkaido scallops with green almonds, ramps, and ...

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  • White RiverSightIndianapolis, United StatesRestoration of the river.
  • Frank’s Paddlesports LiveryPlaceIndianapolis, United StatesOffers paddling trips.
  • Wheelhouse DetroitPlaceDetroit, United StatesRent a bike for the day.
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumMuseumIndianapolis, United StatesRace a qualifying lap with immersive simulators.
  • Belle IsleSightDetroit, United StatesCycle the promenade to this island.
  • Shinola HotelHotelDetroit, United StatesInspired by Detroit's architecture and brand.
  • San MorelloRestaurantDetroit, United StatesSouthern coastal Italian restaurant.
  • Riverside ParkParkIndianapolis, United StatesHome to Frank's Paddlesports Livery.
  • InterContinental IndianapolisHotelIndianapolis, United StatesLuxury hotel opened in 2025.
  • AstreaRestaurantIndianapolis, United StatesRooftop bar with a panoramic view.
  • Monument CircleParkIndianapolis, United StatesGathering place at the heart of the city.
  • BluebeardRestaurantIndianapolis, United StatesChampions Indiana agriculture.
  • Holy RosaryPlace of worshipIndianapolis, United StatesNeighborhood where Bluebeard is located.
  • Amelia'sBakeryIndianapolis, United StatesBakes bread next door to Bluebeard.
  • Through2EyesPlaceIndianapolis, United StatesBlack-owned company offering city history tours.
  • Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial ParkParkDetroit, United StatesViews of Canada and the city's downtown skyline.
  • Detroit Riverfront ConservancyPlaceDetroit, United StatesFill out the form to request a speaker or tour to update your donation contact information and for all general…
  • Diamond Jack's River ToursPlaceDetroit, United StatesDocents narrate Motor City's industrial past.
  • Ambassador BridgeSightDetroit, United StatesCycle the promenade to this bridge.
  • Ladder 4 Wine BarRestaurantDetroit, United StatesWe take the wine and the food very seriously.
  • Little VillageNeighborhoodDetroit, United StatesArts space in a historic church.
  • Graco ParkParkMinneapolis, United StatesRiver landing, picnic tables, restored island.
  • Boom Island ParkParkMinneapolis, United StatesBike the new riverside trail to this park.
  • Paddle Bridge Kayak ToursPlaceMinneapolis, United StatesSign up for a history lesson.
  • St. Anthony FallsSightMinneapolis, United StatesSite of a Dakota Nation-led project.
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 29

The Best Places to Visit in October to Extend Your Summer or Lean Into Fall

From Indianapolis to Australia, here’s where to go in October.

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Atlas ObscuraJul 21

Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi, Indiana

If you own a mule and it happens to be named Cal, Gal, Hal, Pal, Val, or preferably Sal, grab your towrope and head over to Delphi, Indiana, to check out the Wabash and Erie Canal Park and Museum. Opened in 2004, the museum features twelve interactive galleries tracing the history of the Wabash and Erie Canal from its inception and construction to its use and eventual closure. The park grounds…

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National GeographicJul 21

Everything you should know about Indiana Dunes National Park

Discover one of America’s most biodiverse landscapes, where towering dunes, rare orchids, sandy beaches, and more than 60 miles of trails create an unexpectedly rich escape along Lake Michigan.

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  • Mount BaldySightIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statessummit accessible only on ranger-led programs
  • West BeachSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Dune Succession TrailTrailIndiana Dunes National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Portage LakefrontSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Dune Ridge TrailTrailIndiana Dunes National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Miller WoodsNeighborhoodIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesone of the park’s most biodiverse areas
  • Paul H. Douglas TrailTrailIndiana Dunes National Park, United Stateswinds through oak savanna, wetlands, and dunes
  • Diana Dunes DareTrailIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesoffers sweeping lake views and landscape evolution
  • Cowles Bog TrailTrailIndiana Dunes National Park, United Stateswinds through marshes, swamps, and black oak savanna
  • Heron Rookery TrailTrailIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statespopular in spring for wildflowers and bird sightings
  • Three Dunes ChallengeTrailIndiana Dunes State Park, United Statesclimbs three of the tallest dunes, 1.5 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Birding FestivalFestivalIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesmigratory bird count peaks in May
  • Great MarshSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesbest for scenery and bird viewing
  • Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental EducationMuseumIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesgreat place for families and first-time visitors
  • Pinhook Bog hikeTrailIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statestakes visitors through the bog to see ferns and orchids
  • Century of Progress homesSightBeverly Shores, United Statesfuturistic houses from 1933 World's Fair
  • Chellberg FarmSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesbuilt in 1860s, families can volunteer
  • 49er Drive-In Movie TheaterSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesfamily-friendly way to wind down
  • Dunewood CampgroundPlaceIndiana Dunes National Park, United States66 primitive sites, including four wheelchair-accessible
  • Central Avenue walk-in campsitesPlaceIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesprimitive tent-only sites near Lake Michigan shoreline
  • Dunbar Group CampsitePlaceIndiana Dunes National Park, United Statesaccommodates groups of up to 30 people
  • Indiana Dunes State Park campgroundPlaceIndiana Dunes State Park, United States147 sites, bulk offer electric service
  • Kemil BeachSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United States
  • Dunbar BeachSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United States
  • Lake View BeachSightIndiana Dunes National Park, United States
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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

Paradise Spring Historical Park in Wabash, Indiana

Paradise Spring, near the Wabash River in present-day Wabash, Indiana, served as the treaty camp for a meeting in 1826 between the Miami Indians, Potawatomi Indians, and the United States government. In October 1826, the Miami and Potawatomi signed a treaty and ceded lands north of the Wabash River in northern Indiana and southern Michigan. This allowed for white settlement and the construction…

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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

The Limberlost Cabin in Geneva, Indiana

The Limberlost Cabin was the home of famed Indiana author Gene Stratton-Porter, who designed and lived in the home in Geneva, Indiana, from 1895 to 1913. Mrs. Stratton-Porter was born in nearby Wabash County, Indiana, in 1863. After marrying Charles Darwin Porter in 1886, the couple moved to Geneva in 1887 after the birth of their daughter, Jeanette. The cabin is a two-story home with fourteen…

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  • Limberlost CabinSightGeneva, United StatesHome of author Gene Stratton-Porter from 1895 to 1913.
  • Cabin at Wildflower WoodsSightRome City, United StatesHome of Gene Stratton-Porter and family from 1914 to 1919.
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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

Knute Rockne Statue in Notre Dame, Indiana

When the going gets tough and you are really up against it, are you going to be inspired to go out and try your hardest by being told to "win one for George"? Of course not. But with your back against the wall, if you were told to go out and "win one for the Gipper," then you just might give your all and achieve success. Knute Rockne (pronounced Kuh-NOOT Rock-nee) is memorialized on the Notre D…

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

12 of the newest national parks in the US

You might already know the most popular US national parks, but maybe not the newer ones. Here

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  • YellowstoneSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesIt was established by the 42nd U.S.
  • Grand CanyonSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile.
  • Great Smoky MountainsPlaceGatlinburg, United StatesThey are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains and form part of the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
  • White SandsAirportAlamogordo, United StatesSled New Mexico's gypsum dunes, otherworldly hues at sunrise/sunset.
  • New River Gorge National Park and PreserveNature reserveOak Hill, United StatesWest Virginia's first national park, great for white water rafting.
  • SaguaroSightTucson, United StatesHome to towering Arizona cacti, some tallest in the world.
  • CongareeSightGaston, United StatesSouthern swamp with strange root sculptures from giant cypress trees.
  • YosemiteSightYosemite Valley, United StatesIt is bordered on the southeast by the Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest.
  • Indiana DunesNature reservePorter, United StatesUrban park with incredible biodiversity, rivals Hawaiʻi.
  • Gateway ArchParkSt. Louis, United StatesUtterly moving monument honoring westward migration.
  • PinnaclesSightSoledad, United StatesKnown for eroded spires, extinct volcano, and talus caves.
  • Great Sand DunesSightMosca, United StatesTallest dunes in North America, great for sandboarding.
  • Cuyahoga ValleyNature reserveBrecksville, United StatesPeaceful and waterfall-filled urban oasis.
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkNature reserveMontrose, United StatesNamesake rock walls drop a dizzying 2600ft below.
  • IntegratronSightJoshua Tree, United StatesCuriosity built by a UFOlogist, used for sound baths.
  • Crochet MuseumMuseumJoshua Tree, United StatesA teeny tiny museum.
  • Noah Purifoy outdoor museum and sculpture parkMuseumJoshua Tree, United StatesOutdoor museum and sculpture park.
  • Krblin Jihn KabinSightJoshua Tree, United StatesArt installation dedicated to an alternate reality.
  • Signal Hill Petroglyph TrailTrailTucson, United StatesBeginner-friendly trail to hundreds of examples of rock art.
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AfarJul 9

This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City

After 200 years as one of the most polluted waterways in the country, Indianapolis's White River is clean enough to kayak, fish, and paddleboard—and the city is building a whole new identity around it ...

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OutsideJun 17

We Tracked Down the 50 Best Waterfall Hikes in America—One in Every State

Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.

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  • Yosemite FallsSightYosemite National Park, United StatesFifth tallest waterfall in the world at 2,425 feet.
  • Yosemite Falls TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United States7.2-mile trail to the upper falls.
  • Horsetail FallsSightValdez, United StatesA 300-foot braided wonder tumbling down a verdant hillside.
  • Kent FallsSightKent, United StatesConnecticut's tallest waterfall at 250 feet, multi-stepped beauty.
  • Continental FallsSightBreckenridge, United States225-foot roaring, multi-tier cascade flanked by spruce trees.
  • Keystone Canyon Pack TrailTrailValdez, United StatesTrail to Horsetail Falls with mountain and river valley views.
  • Hemmed-In Hollow TrailTrailJasper, United StatesChallenging hike to a towering waterfall tucked into a hollow.
  • Buffalo National RiverSightJasper, United StatesLeisurely float option to reach Hemmed-In Hollow Falls.
  • Red and Yellow trailsTrailKent, United StatesRoutes to the falls featuring steep terrain.
  • Spruce Creek TrailTrailBreckenridge, United StatesLeads to the base of Continental Falls.
  • Mohawk Lakes TrailTrailBreckenridge, United StatesContinues past Continental Falls to six additional alpine lakes.
  • Alapocas RunTrailWilmington, United StatesOffers low falls and unique rock faces along a mixed-surface path.
  • Brandywine CreekSightWilmington, United StatesCreek offering low falls and unique rock faces.
  • Falling Waters SinkSightChipley, United StatesA creek plummets 73 feet into a sinkhole.
  • Wiregrass TrailTrailChipley, United StatesEasy, looping stroll to Falling Waters Sink.
  • Panther Creek FallsSightClayton, United StatesPicturesque falls with a swimming hole at the bottom.
  • Pipiwai TrailTrailHana, United StatesHike through bamboo forest to Waimoku Falls.
  • Makahiku FallsSightHana, United StatesAn appetizer cascade just a half-mile from the Pipiwai Trailhead.
  • Shoshone FallsSightTwin Falls, United StatesImpressively broad, 212-foot cascade surging with snowmelt.
  • Canyon Rim TrailTrailTwin Falls, United StatesLesser-used trail to hike to the bottom of Shoshone Falls.
  • Havasu FallsViewpointSupai, United StatesStunning blue-green cascade just above the Grand Canyon floor.
  • Havasupai TrailTrailSupai, United States10-mile one-way trek to reach the falls and campground.
  • Wildcat Canyon WaterfallSightUtica, United StatesThe crown jewel of Starved Rock State Park's gorges.
  • Clifty FallsSightMadison, United States
  • Little CliftySightMadison, United States
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Atlas ObscuraApr 14

The House With No Story

We picked Bloomington because of friends. A couple we'd been close with in New York moved there four years ago when she got a professorship at IU. We wanted to see them. They didn't have an agenda for the day, so I pulled up the Atlas Obscura app and suggested two places: the Slocum Mechanical Puzzle Collection and the Captain Janeway statue . They'd never heard of either. Four years in Bloomin…

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Atlas ObscuraJan 29

Tecumseh Sculpture in Vincennes, Indiana

Minooteeni (translated as “Village”) Park in Vincennes, Indiana, was created to honor the Native American people of the area. Most prominent among the park’s displays is a wood-carved sculpture of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, created by artist Peter Toth. Tecumseh is best remembered for attempting to unite the Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region of the United States. He formed a confederati…

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Atlas ObscuraJan 20

Benjamin Harrison Gravesite in Indianapolis, Indiana

Come for the criminal; stay for the POTUS! Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) was the 23rd President of the United States (POTUS) and grandson of 9th POTUS William Henry Harrison. His tombstone says he was a “lawyer and publicist.” He was also a grizzled war veteran, ending up as Brigadier General of the US Army. He then became an Indiana state senator, then POTUS, being preceded and succeeded by Gr…

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico

From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.

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  • Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
  • Australian OpenFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
  • Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
  • X GamesFestivalAspen, United StatesHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
  • Australian Grand PrixFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
  • Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
  • Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
  • Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
  • Kentucky DerbyMuseumLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
  • Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
  • French OpenFestivalParis, FranceOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
  • 2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
  • NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
  • US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
  • WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
  • British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
  • PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
  • WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
  • Commonwealth GamesPublic artworkGlasgow, United KingdomEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
  • 2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalMilan, ItalyAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
  • Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
  • T20 World CupFestivalMumbai, IndiaCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
  • Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalMilan, ItalyShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
  • Tour de FranceFestivalParis, FranceSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.
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Atlas ObscuraDec 17, 2025

The Berne Clock Tower in Berne, Indiana

Wait! Are we looking at a clock tower in Bern, Switzerland, or Berne, Indiana? Alright, clearly there’s no real comparison—but if you find yourself in Berne, Indiana (population 4,257), you can’t miss their beautiful clock tower, a tribute to the Zytglogge in Bern, Switzerland. Located in Muensterberg Plaza, the Berne Clock Tower stands 160 feet tall (48.77 meters) and cost approximately $3.5 m…

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Atlas ObscuraDec 17, 2025

The Bears of Blue River Statue in Shelbyville, Indiana

From the beloved Indiana classic The Bears of Blue River , our hero Balser Brent defeats the one-eared bear, hunts wolves, rescues his sweetheart from Indians, kills the fire bear, and befriends two bear cubs he names Tom and Jerry. A statue in Shelbyville, Indiana commemorates Balser and his many amazing exploits. The plaque notes the statue was commissioned in 1929 and restored in 2017. The B…

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Atlas ObscuraDec 9, 2025

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum in Battle Ground, Indiana

Time for a presidential campaign song! Let’s all sing along to “Tip and Ty,” more commonly known as “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.” Oh, maybe you don’t know that one? The nickname “Old Tippecanoe” belonged to William Henry Harrison, who defeated the Shawnee Native Americans on November 7, 1811, at a site along Burnett’s Creek in what is now modern-day Battle Ground, Indiana. Harrison was the govern…

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Atlas ObscuraDec 3, 2025

Rocky Hollow–Falls Canyon in Marshall, Indiana

When thinking of secluded canyons formed millions of years ago, Indiana isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind. Yet within Turkey Run State Park lies Rocky Hollow Falls Canyon, a naturally formed sandstone gorge carved 300-600 million years ago by erosion and glacial meltwaters. Venture across a nearly century-old suspension bridge spanning Sugar Creek, then down into the woods to exp…

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 6, 2025

11 Midcentury-Modern Airbnbs for Design Lovers

Open floor plans, gigantic glass windows, and minimalist furniture define these historic Airbnbs across the country.

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  • Zilker ParkParkAustin, United StatesZilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas, at the juncture of Barton Creek and the…
  • The WavePlaceLambertville, United StatesSerpentine property built by Jules Gregory in 1960.
  • Joshua Tree National ParkSightPalm Springs, United StatesOne-hour drive from Palm Springs villa.
  • Manitowoc RiverSightManitowoc, United StatesIt flows into Lake Michigan at the city of Manitowoc.
  • Borah ParkParkBoise, United StatesPark with a public pool near Boise home.
  • San Francisco BaySightEl Cerrito, United StatesBay views from floating home.
  • Washington SquareNeighborhoodBeaverton, United StatesFive-minute drive from Beaverton home.
  • Indiana Dunes National ParkNature reserveMichigan City, United States20-minute drive from A-shaped home.
  • North Carolina Botanical Garden FoundationPlaceDurham, United StatesSupports foundation that stewards Villa Pinea.
  • Barton SpringsSightAustin, United StatesThe largest spring, Main Barton Spring, supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination…
  • Glass HouseMuseumNew Canaan, United StatesFamous midcentury-modern home by Philip Johnson.
  • Eames HouseMuseumPacific Palisades, United StatesDesigned by Charles and Ray Eames.
  • Stahl HouseSightHollywood, United StatesDesigned by Pierre Koenig.
  • Farnsworth HouseSightPlano, United StatesDesigned by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
  • Twin Palms EstatePlacePalm Springs, United StatesFrank Sinatra's home designed by E. Stewart Williams.
  • Dia BeaconMuseumWappinger Falls, United States
  • Storm KingSightWappinger Falls, United States
  • Austin City Limits FestivalFestivalAustin, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

The Best Airbnb in Every State Across the US

From sea to shining sea, we’ve surfaced palatial mansions, tiny houses, and everything in between.

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  • Mount KilimanjaroTrailKilimanjaro, TanzaniaIt is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m…
  • Hot Springs National ParkNature reserveHot Springs, United StatesOffers 26 miles of forested hiking trails
  • Saguaro National ParkTrailTucson, United StatesThe 92,000-acre (37,000 ha) park consists of two separate areas—the Tucson Mountain District (TMD), about 10 miles…
  • Mesa Verde National ParkTrailMesa Verde, United StatesTour ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings dating to the 1190s
  • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkHotelVolcano, United StatesHike two active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
  • The Basque Museum and Cultural CenterMuseumBoise, United StatesLearn about Basque culture in Boise
  • The Basque MarketRestaurantBoise, United StatesPintxos, Paella, Spanish wines, and twenty years of family recipes on the Boise Basque Block Choose your visit Walk…
  • Alla VitaRestaurantChicago, United StatesIn-demand West Loop restaurant known for fresh-made pastas
  • Pappajohn Sculpture ParkParkDes Moines, United StatesFeatures enormous artwork by famous artists
  • Clarkson Covered BridgeAttractionCullman, United StatesBuilt in 1904, added to National Register of Historic Places
  • Anchorage MuseumMuseumAnchorage, United StatesFeatures Arctic Studies Center with First Peoples exhibition
  • Honeycone Craft Ice CreamRestaurantChester, United StatesEnjoy small-batch, handcrafted ice cream from Honeycone Craft Ice Cream in Chester, CT.
  • Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayAttractionBlue Ridge, United StatesOld-fashioned railroad runs along the Toccoa River
  • Fairfax State Recreation Area and Lake MonroeSightBloomington, United StatesOffers beach, boat ramp, and picnic areas
  • CosmosphereMuseumHutchinson, United StatesSpace museum in Hutchinson
  • StratacaMuseumHutchinson, United StatesSalt mine museum in Hutchinson
  • Speed Art MuseumMuseumLouisville, United StatesHosts exhibitions like "Vian Sora: Outerworlds"
  • The MazantRestaurantNew Orleans, United StatesBywater mansion with manicured gardens and heated pool
  • Studio BESightNew Orleans, United StatesWarehouse showcasing large-scale murals by Brandan Odums
  • Camden Hills State ParkNature reserveCamden, United StatesPopular in fall for kaleidoscopic colors
  • IntegratronSightLander, United StatesDome for healing sound baths in a geomagnetic vortex
  • Yankee Freedom ferryPlaceKey West, United StatesAffordable way to reach Dry Tortugas National Park
  • Mount Battie Auto RoadSightCamden, United StatesOffers views of kaleidoscopic colors in fall
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Smithsonian MagazineJul 10, 2025

Seven Mysteries You Can Explore in America's National Parks

From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected areas

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  • Cliff PalaceSightMesa Verde National Park, United StatesLargest cliff dwelling complex
  • Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor CenterSightMount Rainier National Park, United StatesPopular southern side visitor center
  • Westside RoadTrailMount Rainier National Park, United StatesAbandoned highway project; leads to Marine Memorial
  • Marine MemorialSightMount Rainier National Park, United StatesOffers views of Tahoma Glacier
  • Mount BaldySightIndiana Dunes National Park, United StatesSand dune where boy fell
  • Long HouseSightMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Mesa Top LoopTrailMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Far View SitesSightMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Mesa Verde MuseumMuseumMesa Verde National Park, United StatesMuseum highlights park history
  • Long House LoopTrailMesa Verde National Park, United StatesWorthwhile excursion
  • Black Balsam RoadTrailBlue Ridge Parkway, United StatesTrailhead for bald peaks
  • Balcony HouseSightMesa Verde National Park, United States
  • Mug HouseSightMesa Verde National Park, United States
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