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Strasburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Strasburg Rail Road
Luxurious railcar rides with the oldest continuously operating railroad in the Western hemisphere.
Brown
Wood, brick, and a variety of construction materials often employ brown as a base color. This collection showcases some of the best browns around.
Ketchum, Idaho, United States
Pioneer Saloon
Now known for its margaritas as well as displaying one of the author’s hunting rifles, one could assume Hemingway today would be more than happy to continue hanging out at the establishment—especially for its infamy as an illegal gambling den in the bar’s early history.
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Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
Sun Valley Resort & Lodge
In 1936, this Idahoan valley traded sheep for ski enthusiasts--and has never looked back.
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Val di Funes, South Tyrol, Italy
San Giovanni Church
This church is known for its quiet beauty and remote location, while its patron saint is known for keeping quiet.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Cleveland Institute of Music
"Where every type of student could find opportunity...”
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South Ayrshire, Scotland
Girvan
When people think of Scotland, pristine, long, sandy beaches are probably not top of mind. The people of Girvan, however, would like a word.
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Palermo, Italy
Oratorio del Rosario di Santa Cita
For years, the works of a master artist were known to only those who could enter this important prayer room.
Fresno, California, United States
Fresno Brewing Company
This all-brick building is the last remaining original structure of the Fresno Brewing Company.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin State Library
Based in Berlin and one of the largest libraries in Europe, the State Library is as famous for what it keeps as it is for what it has given away.
York, Maine, United States
Grain Surfboards
A surfing company who's grains have found their way into hops.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Graduate Cambridge
With a history-centric design, the hotel reflects the culture and tradition of its town.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Parker Library
Welcome to Cambridge University’s Parker Library, the crown jewel of historical artifacts in a place that was founded just a few years before the Magna Carta was signed.
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Oxford, United Kingdom
The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels
A fire couldn't damage the allure of Oxford's iconic hotel.
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Cañon City, Colorado, United States
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Two railroad companies waged war to complete this historic rail line.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Skateland
Roller skate for your health. Founded in 1955, closed in 2006 after its roof caught fire this rink's iconic signage lives on!
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Taxi
Tokyo's taxi cabs still have a unique feature installed to impress foreigners who visited the city for the 1964 Olympics.
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Bratislava, Slovakia
Old Town Hall
Three townhouses and a palace were combined to create this town hall.
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
The Elizabeth Hotel
A new hotel named after the Mother of Fort Collins...or is it Auntie?
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Cañon City, Colorado, United States
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Once the world's highest suspension bridge. Don't look down.
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Hawley, Pennsylvania, United States
The Ritz Company Playhouse
This theater rose from the ashes of a nearby fire, and was put into overtime by another, but itself was saved from closure by a band of theater loving locals.
Rochester, New York, United States
Kodak Tower
This photogenic tower is the headquarters of one of the world's most famous camera brands, and fought to continue to be Rochester's tallest tower.
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Dysart et al, Ontario, Canada
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
The Reserve is home to the first sustainable forest in Canada.
Lostine, Oregon, United States
M. Crow General Store
If you're looking for something specific like pizza or a pair of jeans, the M. Crow General Store might be your best bet.
Whitefish, Montana, United States
Whitefish Mountain Resort
No, your eyes don’t deceive you. Ghosts indeed haunt this special ski resort, but they’re friendlier than you’d think — and they can only be found here.
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Pedrick Storehouse
This "bewitching" wharf building carries on the legacy of a once vibrant harbor.
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
This train offers scenic vistas, comfortable dining--and even a ride to the North Pole!
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Allen Theater
Built in 1921 as a movie house that can only be described as palatial.
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
RISD Nature Lab
Students are encouraged to seek inspiration often hidden in plain sight - or rather as seen through a super-microscope.
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Biltmore Hotel
While Jazz Age socialites flocked to this iconic hotel--some guests couldn't wait to fly away!
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Tropoja, Albania
Valbona Valley
This untamed haven of mountains, caves, and rivers has a special place in Albanian culture.
Gaming, Austria
Ötscherland-Express
Ride along this historic express train to a monastery founded by the once powerful Habsburgs.
Oberlin, Ohio, United States
Oberlin College Bibbins Hall
There once was a time when musical instruments were an unwelcome sound in this conservatory of music.
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