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Birthplace of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson

Karnack, Texas

Constructed of bricks made by slaves, the birthplace of former First Lady (born Claudia Taylor)…

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Fannin Battleground State Historic Site

Fannin, Texas

A handsome monument marks site where Col. James W. Fannin Jr. and his men surrendered…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Historical Sites

Liberty, Texas

Historical monuments and markers identify abundant sites including Sam Houston's law office, blocks of original…

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1913 World Tour Exhibition Game Site

Blue Rapids, Kansas

On October 24, 1913, Blue Rapids played host to the Chicago White Sox and New…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Abbie Gardner State Historic Site

Arnolds Park, Iowa

Abbie Gardner's Cabin is the site of "The Spirit Lake Massacre" of March 8, 1857.…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Alamance Battleground State Historic Site

Burlington, North Carolina

The site where Royal Governor William Tryon led the NC militia against the Regulators in…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Andy Williams Birthplace

Wall Lake, Iowa

Restored to reflect the era, the house where singer Andy Williams was born and lived…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Arrow Rock State Historic Site

Arrow Rock, Missouri

The Santa Fe Trail crossed the Missouri River here. Landmarks include artist George Caleb Bingham's…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Ashland Archaeological District - NHR

Ashland, Nebraska

The Ashland Archeological District, registered on the National Register of Historic Places, contains a variety…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Ayr Mount Historic Site

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Ayr Mount is a meticulously restored 1815 plantation home. It is finely furnished with Federal…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Battle of Adobe Walls

Borger, Texas

Site where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. Kit Carson (in his last fight)…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Beaufort Historic Site

Beaufort, North Carolina

Preservation efforts have kept Old Beaufort much as it was when the town incorporated in…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Benjamin Mays Historic Site

Greenwood, South Carolina

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays' childhood home will be the focal point of the Dr. Benjamin…

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Bennett Place State Historic Site

Durham, North Carolina

State Historic Site where the Civil War ended in 1865 when Confederate General Johnston surrendered…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site

Four Oaks, North Carolina

Home to the largest Civil War land battle to take place on North Carolina soil.…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Rock Island, Illinois

Black Hawk State Historic Site includes a unique 100-acre "designated nature preserve" consisting of an…

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Blue Springs or Wonder Site

Blue Springs, Nebraska

The Blue Springs Site is an early nineteenth century Pawnee village on a prominent hilltop…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Boxwood Hall State Historic Site

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Home of Elias Boudinot, Pres. Of the Continental Congress. He later sold the house to…

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Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Brenner Crossing State Historic Site

Fort Totten, North Dakota

This site lies near the Fort Totten-Fort Seward Trail several miles from the actual crossing…

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Brown vs. Topeka B.O.E. National Historic Sites

Topeka, Kansas

On October 26, 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-525 establishing Brown v. Board of Education…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Brunswick Town State Historic Site/Ft. Anderson

Winnabow, North Carolina

Visit the excavated ruins of a colonial port town founded in 1726, including the ruins…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Buffalo Creek State Historic Site

Buffalo, North Dakota

Marker designates area crossed by Gen. Henry H. Sibley and his military expedition on Aug.…

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Buffalo Gap Historic Village

Buffalo Gap, Texas

Complex of 15 historic structures that tell the history of the last 50 years of…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Burwell School Historic Site

Hillsborough, North Carolina

The house (c. 1821, 1848) and outbuildings served as the Rev. and Mrs. Burwell's Female…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Bush-Holley Historic Site

Cos Cob, Connecticut

National Historic Landmark, the house (c.1730) was the center of the state's first art colony.…

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site

Alto, Texas

A chief archaeological site in Texas. Park includes two ceremonial and one burial mound, visitor…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Camp Arnold State Historic Site

Oriska, North Dakota

The site marks the Aug. 14 campsite of the 1863 Sibley Expedition. Two headstones honor…

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Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Camp Atchison State Historic Site

Binford, North Dakota

Site marks the location of 1863 Sibley Expedition camp. The site, which contains a memorial…

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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Camp Buell State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

The Sibley Expedition camped at this site July 3-4, 1863.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Camp Corning State Historic Site

Dazey, North Dakota

The granite marker commemorates the July 17-18 campsite of the 1863 Sibley Expedition.

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Camp Grant State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

A small tablet mounted on a large boulder commemorates the July 23 campsite of the…

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Camp Hancock State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

This site preserves part of a military post established as Camp Creeley in 1872 to…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Camp Kimball State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

This was the campsite of the Sibley Expedition on July 22-23, 1863.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Camp Sheardown State Historic Site

Valley City, North Dakota

A bronze marker identifies this 1863 Sibley Expedition site.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Camp Weiser State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

A small granite marker identifies this site as the approximate location of the July 13-14…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Camp Whitney State Historic Site

Tappen, North Dakota

This is the approximate location of a campsite used by the 1863 Sibley expedition following…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Cannonball Stage Station State Historic Site

Carson, North Dakota

This historic site marks the location of a stagecoach station on the Bismarck-to-Deadwood Trail, used…

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Captain Grant's, 1754

Poquetanuck, Connecticut

1754 Colonial, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in National Historic…

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Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - Connemara

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned poet, biographer, folksinger and lecturer provided broad and enduring 20th century…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Charleston, South Carolina

Cannons boom. Muskets bark. Interpretive rangers in 17th century dress tend heirloom crops. They’re all…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Chaska (Camp Banks) State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

Approximate location of Camp Banks, the campsite of the Sibley Expedition on Aug. 2, 1863.…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Chimney Park State Historic Site

Medora, North Dakota

This site memorializes the life of Antoine de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, who arrived…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Clinton Sites

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Visit the sites related to President Bill Clinton: his boyhood homes, high school, favorite hamburger…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Summerville, South Carolina

Visitors to Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site are walking into a rare look at a…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Confederate Memorial State Historic Site

Higginsville, Missouri

The Civil War may have ended in 1865, but vivid memories of the "Lost Cause"…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Confederate Prison Site

Alton, Illinois

A small portion of the original wall of the Confederate Prison was restored in 1973.…

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Constitution Hall State Historic Site

Lecompton, Kansas

Constitution Hall is a National Landmark and Kansas Historic Site built in 1856 to house…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Cradle of Forestry in America National Historic Site

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

This unique historic site, in the heart of Pisgah National Forest, includes the Forest Discovery…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Crawley Flint Quarry State Historic Site

Mercer, North Dakota

This site preserves an area from which Indians quarried quantities of Knife River flint used…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Cuneo Museum And Gardens

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cuneo Museum And Gardens is an historic mission dating from 1914 nestled on 75 acres…

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Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Davidson Interpretive Center

Springfield, Ohio

The Battle of Peckuwe was fought on this site in 1780 when forces from Kentucky,…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Devonian Fossil Gorge

Iowa City, Iowa

Historic floods during the summer of 1993 surged over the emergency spillway and eroded a…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Discovery Well

Healdton, Oklahoma

The area's first oil well.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Double Ditch Indian Village State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

Site contains ruins of large Mandan Indian earthlodge village believed to have been inhabited for…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum

Durham, North Carolina

National Historic landmark features Duke family's mid-1800s home, tobacco barns and original factory. Museum, film,…

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Easton Tower County Historic Site

Paramus, New Jersey

Scenic tower built by Edward Easton in 1899.

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First Congregational United Church of Christ

Pierce City, Missouri

The origin of the First Congregational Church of Pierce City occurred when Rev. J.H. Harwood,…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site

Abercrombie, North Dakota

The site preserves the first United States military post in North Dakota. The post was…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Fort Buford State Historic Site

Williston, North Dakota

Established in 1866 at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, Fort Buford became…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Fort Clark State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

Fort Clark was built in 1830-31 by the American Fur Company to serve a Mandan…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fort Dilts State Historic Site

Rhame, North Dakota

On this site in 1864, a wagon train party under the command of Capt. James…

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Fort Dobbs State Historic Site

Statesville, North Carolina

Site of the only French & Indian War fort in NC. Archaeological sites, artifact displays,…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Fort Fisher State Historic Site, the "Last Major Stronghold of the Confederacy," is N.C.'s most…

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Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

Ellis Grove, Illinois

A preserved site of an old fort. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Fort Mandan Overlook State Historic Site

Washburn, North Dakota

The site overlooks the area where Lewis and Clark established their headquarters for the winter…

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Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Fort Mims State Historic Site

Stockton, Alabama

Outdoor site of battle in 1813 where more than 400 settlers fell in attack by…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Construction began 1819, completed 1834. Large brick fort serviced the Civil War, Spanish-American War and…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Manteo, North Carolina

A beginning chapter in the story of America is kept on the north end of…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fort Ransom State Historic Site

Fort Ransom, North Dakota

Location of a 200-man military post built in 1867 by Gen. Alfred Terry and named…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Fort Rice State Historic Site

Fort Rice, North Dakota

Military post established in 1864 by Gen. Alfred Sully to supply his campaign and to…

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Fort Seward Military Post

Jamestown, North Dakota

Established in 1872 to protect Northern Pacific Railroad workers. Visible remains of foundations and basements.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith

The site, which just underwent a $7 million renovation, contains the remains of two frontier…

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Fort Totten State Historic Site

Fort Totten, North Dakota

This site preserves a military post built in 1867 and used continuously as a military…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson State Historic Site

Montgomery, Alabama

Costumed tours by appt. for groups. State historic site, 1700s French fort reconstruction. 165-acre park…

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Make time for quiet places.

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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

Williston, North Dakota

The principal fur-trading post of the American Fur Company on the upper Missouri River. Served…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Froelich Historic Site

Monona, Iowa

See where the first successful tractor was invented. An 1892 scale model and reference materials…

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Frontier Town

Cave Creek, Arizona

The Story of Frontier Town Cave Creek, Arizona The wild west town of Cave Creek…

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Make time for quiet places.

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Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site

Walhalla, North Dakota

Between 1843 and 1873, this house and store, owned by Antoine B. Gingras, served the…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Glenn Miller Birthplace Home

Clarinda, Iowa

Glenn Miller Birthplace Home is restored to reflect the time around 1904 when Glenn was…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

Gold Hill, North Carolina

Gold Hill Mines Historic Park is a 70 acre park adjacent to the historic gold…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site

Fremont, North Carolina

Guided tours provided daily of the mid-19th-century boyhood home of North Carolina's "Education Governor." The…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Hampton Plantation State Historic Site

McClellanville, South Carolina

Tucked away in the remote last vestiges of a colonial-era rice plantation, Hampton Plantation State…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Höglund Dugout

Lindsborg, Kansas

Arriving in the fall of 1868, Gustaf Hoglund proceeded to dig a dugout to serve…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Historic Bath State Historic Site

Bath, North Carolina

Meander the streets of this historic waterfront community, which was the first incorporated town in…

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Historic Coke Ovens in Box Canyon

Florence, Arizona

The Historic Coke Ovens, otherwise known as charcoal kilns, and listed on the National Register…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Historic Danville Stadium

Danville, Illinois

Built in 1946 as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers farm system, it serves as the…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Historic Edenton State Historic Site

Edenton, North Carolina

Visitor Center, located at 108 North Broad Street provides 14 - minute audiovisual program, exhibits,…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Historic Halifax State Historic Site

Halifax, North Carolina

The home of the Halifax Resolves, the first official action for independence by any colony.…

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Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site

Hanover, Kansas

Pony Express riders and hundreds of pioneers made a stop at historic Hollenberg Station. In…

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Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Horne Creek Living Historical Farm State Historic Site

Pinnacle, North Carolina

The state's newest historic site is dedicated to the study, preservation and interpretation of North…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site

Sanford, North Carolina

Circa-1772 house was the scene of a Whig/Tory conflict during the American Revolution, and some…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Hudson Townsite State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

A commemorative marker shows the original 1883 location of the first townsite in Dickey County.

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Indian Lodge Historic Site

On the slopes of the Davis Mountains within the bounds of Davis Mountains State Park,…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Indian Treaty Site

Paris, Illinois

A marker commemorates where two important trails intersected on the prairie - Detroit to St…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Initial Rock Interpretive Site

Belfield, North Dakota

Site in the Badlands along Davis Creek showcases rocky outcropping with signatures carved by two…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

John Paul Jones State Historic Site

Kittery, Maine

The site is the location of the Maine Sailors and Soldiers Memorial, created during 1924-1926,…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

John Wingate Weeks Historic Site

Lancaster, New Hampshire

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

John Wingate Weeks Historic Site

Lancaster, New Hampshire

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A place to slow down.

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Johnston Farm & Indian Agency

Piqua, Ohio

The Johnston Farm and Indian Agency was once the center of activities in the small…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site

Brownville, Maine

Beautiful scenery and numerous recreational opportunities surround Katahdin Iron Works, including Gulf Hagas, a stunning…

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Make time for quiet places.

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Lake Jessie State Historic Site

Binford, North Dakota

Campsite of the Nicollet-Fremont Expedition in 1839, the Isaac I. Stevens railroad survey party in…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Lake Johnson State Historic Site

Cooperstown, North Dakota

The site honors George T. Johnson, Company G, 3rd Illinois Cavalry, who drowned in the…

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Lewis and Clark State Historic Site

Hartford, Illinois

14,000 square foot interpretive center and monument commemorating Lewis and Clark's Point of Departure and…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Lidtke Mill Historical Site

Lime Springs, Iowa

The mill has working turbines and is located on the Upper Iowa River. Visit a…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Lincoln Christening Scene

Lincoln, Illinois

Lincoln, Illinois is only city named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president. He was…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site

Lerna, Illinois

The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is the last home of Thomas and Sarah…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Petersburg, Illinois

This reconstructed 1830's village is where Lincoln lived for 6 yrs. as a young adult.…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square

Freeport, Illinois

Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen…

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Lincoln-Douglas Square

Alton, Illinois

Lincoln-Douglas Square is the site of the 7th and final senatorial debate between Abraham Lincoln…

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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois

The only remaining structure where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices. Lincoln and his final…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Maple Creek Crossing State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

The site marks a crossing on the Pembina Trail, an early transportation route for settlers…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Mathias Ham House Historic Site

Dubuque, Iowa

View Italianate limestone mansion, built in 1856 and authentically restored and furnished. Also visit 1833…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

McIntyre Historic Site

Huntersville, North Carolina

Includes 1.5 acres, 1.3 mile nature trail, site of Revolutionary War skirmish, and 19th century…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Medicine Rock State Historic Site

Elgin, North Dakota

This ancient, sacred American Indian gathering place was used for dance ceremonies before a buffalo…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Menoken Indian Village State Historic Site

Menoken, North Dakota

Site preserves a prehistoric village dating to the early 1200s. Site is a National Historic…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Philip, South Dakota

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Motor Mill Historic Site

Elkader, Iowa

Visit the six-story limestone mill and four other limestone buildings in the settlement of Motor,…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

National Road

Effingham, Illinois

Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the national Road is the first interstate highway. It created…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

NC Historic Sites

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

North Little Rock Historic Sites

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Tour includes the Baker House Bed and Breakfast, the Old Mill, City Hall and other…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

NW Fourth St.

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Segments part of original Route 66 and El Camino Real National Scenic Byways.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Oak Lawn Church State Historic Site

Walhalla, North Dakota

A plaque marks the location of the Presbyterian church built in 1885 that stood as…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Oklahoma's First Oil Well

Chelsea, Oklahoma

This historical site is the state's first non-commercial well.

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Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois

The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Palmer's Spring State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

Site served as weigh station on Fort Totten-Fort Stevenson Trail. It was here on Aug.…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Patriotic Rock

Greenfield, Iowa

Young local artist paints a new patriotic theme on this large rock each year as…

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Pete's Place

Krebs, Oklahoma

Pete's Place has built a national reputation for itself and Krebs, Oklahoma, and has been…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Pike's Peak Ocean to Ocean Road

Chrisman, Illinois

One of the first transcontinental highways. It is one of the most unchanged of all…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site

Lincoln, Illinois

The Postville Courthouse State Historic Site is a reproduction of the first Logan County courthouse…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Pineville, North Carolina

Birthplace of the 11th U.S. president. Visitors center with exhibits and displays illustrating life and…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Pulver Mounds State Historic Site

Washburn, North Dakota

Two low burial mounds from Woodland culture tradition of the Late Prehistoric Period are the…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Putnam Cottage (c.1692)

Greenwich, Connecticut

Known as Knapp's Tavern during the Revolutionary War, this was a meeting place for leaders…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site

Beech Island, South Carolina

“Cotton is King!” Those words resounded through Congress and then the nation in a fiery…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

River Walk

San Antonio, Texas

One level below the downtown streets, the popular Paseo del Rio (River Walk) is edged…

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Rock Creek Station State Park

Fairbury, Nebraska

Rock Creek Station State Park is a Pony Express and emigrant station where James Butler…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Rockingham Historic Site

Kingston, New Jersey

George Washington's last wartime headquarters has been restored and furnished with period pieces. Children's museum…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Saint Claude State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

Site contains the archaeological remains of an 1882 mission and its cemetery founded by Father…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Salt Kettle Rest Area

Oakwood, Illinois

The Salt Kettle Rest Area is accessible from the westbound lands of I-74 between Danville…

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Schuetzen Park Historic Site

Davenport, Iowa

This site holds many special memories for generations of local German-Americans and other area residents.…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Shoal Creek Church Historic Site

Heflin, Alabama

One-story log church built 1885-1890. One of the few remaining hand-split, hand-hewn churches in Alabama.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area

Waterloo, Iowa

One of only 27 National Heritage Areas in the U.S., Silos & Smokestacks tells the…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Site of First Home in Cameron

Cameron, Texas

An historical marker marks the boyhood home of L. S. "Sul" Ross (1838-1898) Texas Governor…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Sitting Bull Burial State Historic Site

Fort Yates, North Dakota

The site marks the original burial ground of Hunkpapa Sioux leader Sitting bull, who was…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Somerset Place State Historic Site

Creswell, North Carolina

Somerset Place is an antebellum plantation offering an insightful view of life before the Civil…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Standing Rock State Historic Site

Kathryn, North Dakota

Called Inyan Bosendata by Sioux Indians who consider it sacred. The rock stands on a…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Steamboat Warehouse State Historic Site

Bismarck, North Dakota

An interpretive marker denotes the site of a Northern Pacific Railroad Company warehouse that was…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Sully's Heart River Corral State Historic Site

Richardton, North Dakota

This site marks as base camp established by General Alfred Sully during his 1864 campaign.…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Sweden State Historic Site

Nash, North Dakota

This site marks the location of the former Sweden Post Office, established in 1879 during…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Taos Pueblo

Taos, New Mexico

World Heritage Site, continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

The Middlebrook Winter Encampment of Washington's

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Site of two encampments of Washington's Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The first official…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

The Old Market State Historic Site

Galena, Illinois

The Old Market House, constructed in 1845-1846, was a center of Galena's community life during…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site

Mount Gilead, North Carolina

The reconstructed ceremonial center includes the major temple on an earthen mound, minor temple, mortuary,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Tuskegee, Alabama

The Tuskegee Airmen fought war on two fronts: axis powers overseas and racism at home.…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Tuskegee, Alabama

National park dedicated to educating the public of the importance and accomplishments of Tuskegee Institute.…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Underground Railroad

Donnellson, Iowa

The Donnellson Genealogical Department has documented evidence of the underground railroad passing near Donnellson. Contact…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site

Vandalia, Illinois

Vandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Walhalla State Historic Site

Walhalla, North Dakota

Birthplace of St. Joseph, a community created in 1848 for fur trade with the Metis…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Weir Farm Historic Site

Wilton, Connecticut

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Weir Farm National Historic Site

Wilton, Connecticut

Connecticut's first National Park Service site. Served as the summer home and studio of prominent…

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Wichita Mountains - Holy City

Cache, Oklahoma

While you're in the Refuge, be sure to visit the Holy City of the Wichitas,…

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Willa Cather State Historic Site

Red Cloud, Nebraska

The Farmers' and Merchants' Bank building, 1889, was erected by Silas Garber, the founder of…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Writing Rock State Historic Site

Grenora, North Dakota

This site preserves two large boulders bearing many Indian pictographs. This area was used by…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site

Goliad, Texas

Both a state park and international historic site, reconstructed birthplace and statue of one of…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site

Weaverville, North Carolina

This 1830s reconstructed mountain farmstead is where North Carolina's Civil War-era Governor, Zebulon B. Vance,…

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