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Zwentendorf, Austria
Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant
The power of public resistance remains its most profound exhibit.
Asteroid City ☄️
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Welcome, Junior Star Gazers and Space Cadets! On the heels of Wes Anderson's latest motion picture masterpiece, we compiled some of the most 'Asteroid City' AWA locations into this meteoric Collection. From desert landscapes, to otherworldly structures, we're getting a sneaking suspicion your submissions may have had a hand in the inspiration for the film.
Welcome, Junior Star Gazers and Space Cadets! On the heels of Wes Anderson's latest motion picture masterpiece, we compiled some of the most 'Asteroid City' AWA locations into this meteoric Collection. From desert landscapes, to otherworldly structures, we're getting a sneaking suspicion your submissions may have had a hand in the inspiration for the film. 
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Days’ Cottages
A failed plan for a dream beach house led to the successful creation of Days' Cottages.
Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
Wildwood
Bill Haley and the Comets launched the hit single “Rock Around the Clock” from the stage of the Wildwood’s Hof Brau Hotel.
Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Park City
A ride down the Park's Speed Slide is very much like gliding down a rainbow.
Silverton, Colorado, United States
Old Arcade Trading Company
This family-run gift shop inhabits a building that was once a bordello.
Georgetown, Colorado, United States
Capital Prize Gold Mine
The Capital Prize Gold Mine acceses the Aetna Vein, the major source of gold and silver in Colorado's Georgetown Valley.
North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Bailey Yard
Bailey Yard is the largest railroad classification yard in the world.
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Half Moon Bay Jail Museum
The Half Moon Bay Jail Museum held local troublemakers for fifty years before it was transformed into a local history museum.
Catskills, New York, United States
Fire Observation Tower
Still standing today, stretching skyward to nearly fifty feet, and made of steel.
Tonopah, Nevada, United States
Tonopah Fire Station
The Tonopah Fire Station was created to protect a newly developed Nevada mining town in the early 1900s.
Knokke, Belgium
Albertstrand
This popular beach in Belgium is named after WW1 veteran and beloved Belgian monarch Albert I.
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Milton, Delaware, United States
Futuro House
This did not come from space, it came from Finland!
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
New Windsor Hotel
Built in 1893, the New Windsor Hotel is the only 19th century hotel still in operation in Phoenix.
Catskill, New York, United States
Green Lake Resort
Established in the 1890s as a boarding house, the Green Lake Resort has evolved into a sprawling property with lodging, a banquet hall, and pool.
Mobile, Alabama, United States
WMOB
This demure pink broadcasting station has housed Alabama's "Christian voice" radio broadcast command since 1984.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Griffith Observatory
This observatory's commitment to free public education has made it the most visited observatory in the world, averaging 1.5 million tourists per year.
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Port Angeles, Washington, United States
Olympic National Park
This National Park is located in the state of Washington and includes miles of protected wilderness that attract millions of visitors each year.
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Hidden Vlei
This seemingly desolate clay pan in the Namib Desert exhibits beautiful orange hues across its towering dunes.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Advance Wood Shop
This wood shop is a third-generation family business founded in 1947 in Los Angeles, California.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
British Antarctic Survey
Scientists from this research organization were the first to discover the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Göreme
This viewfinder observes the ancient town of Göreme, Turkey - home to a sophisticated network of underground cities built by persecuted Christians.
Utrecht, Netherlands
Spoorwegmuseum
Visitors can learn how trains changed the world at this transportation museum located within an old Dutch train station.
Marfa, Texas, United States
Marfa Central Fire Station
This fire station in Marfa, Texas is facing extinction. Not only have records of its establishment been lost, but its modern-day budgets are dwindling.
Mirny, Russia
Echo of Moscow
This Russian radio station is famously known for speaking out against the State Committee during the 1991 Soviet coup d'etat attempt.
Yakima, Washington, United States
1956 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon 210
During its first two years, this car was the best-selling Chevy model and continues to have high appeal among collectors.
Edwards, Colorado, United States
Bearcat Stables
These stables found on the historic Bearden Homestead in Colorado offer visitors a true "cowboy" experience.
Stockholm, Sweden
Gröna Lund
This 1997 wave swinger resides in Sweden's oldest amusement park which hosted concerts by Bob Marley, setting the record for park capacity.
Oslo, Norway
Norsk Folkemuseum
Open air museum of Norwegian history that includes the oldest wooden dwelling in the world.
Milan, Italy
Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
Dedicated to the Italian painter and scientist Leonardo de Vinci, this museum is the largest science and technology museum in Italy and features the Elea 9003 mainframe computer.
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Oracle, Arizona, United States
Chalet Village Motel
This whimsical row of A-frame houses in Oregon provides refuge for travelers on the Arizona Trail.
Mackinac County, Michigan, United States
Bois Blanc Island
These mailboxes are situated on a small island in Lake Huron, Michigan that is home to only 50 people.
Lodz, Poland
Lodz Power Plant (EC1)
This cultural institution was the first commercial power plant in Lodz, Poland.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Rozelle Tram Depot
Originally a tram depot and operations center, the last tram was removed from the space in January 2015. Now, this historic building serves as a food and retail center.
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Como Park's glass conservatory is a shining star within the grounds. During the winter months, the warmth of this greenhouse creates a tropical paradise making visitors feel like they are in a reverse snow globe.