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Johnson County Courthouse

Cleburne, Texas

The Johnson County Courthouse,built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places,…

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1886 Firehouse

Pierce City, Missouri

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the old City Hall and Firehouse was…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Albany Carnegie Library

Albany

On March 1, 1906, the Carnegie Public Library was opened to the public. Through the…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

American Woman's League Chapter House

Andover, Illinois

Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, this house is…

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Apache Municipal Building

Apache, Oklahoma

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Bagg Bonanza Farm

Mooreton, North Dakota

One of the last remaining bonanza farms in the U.S. The centerpiece of the 15-acre…

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Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site

Cahokia, Illinois

This courthouse is an authentic remnant of the French settlement of Illinois and an excellent…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Cathedral of the Country, St. Mary's Church

Beaverville, Illinois

Completed in 1910, the Bedford limestone cathedral was placed on the National Register of Historic…

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Central Congregational Church

Galesburg, Illinois

The Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Chalfonte Hotel

Cape May, New Jersey

Cape May's oldest operating hotel, built in the tradition of the southern paddlewheel river boat…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Charleston Historic District

Charleston, Illinois

Downtown Charleston includes historic courthouse and many historic homes listed on the Coles County Register…

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Take the long way.

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

Chicago Portage National Historic Site

Lyons, Illinois

Chicago Portage National Historic Site is the only major remnant of the discovery and settlement…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Church of Sts. Peter & Paul

Strasburg, North Dakota

The church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1910. Bell tower…

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Claiborne Parish Courthouse

Homer, Louisiana

The present day brick courthouse, built in the Greek Revival style of architecture, is one…

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Colorado County Courthouse

Columbus, Texas

Set among magnolia trees in center of town, the Colorado County Courthouse was built in…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Creole House

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

This lower Mississippi style house was built in the early 1800s and has been completely…

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Cummins Block Building - NHR

Lincoln, Kansas

The Cummins Block Building with ornate limestone and arched windows was built in 1881 in…

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Worth the stop.

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

Downtown Hendersonville

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Features a serpentine street lined with trees,…

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Dr. A. O. Thomas House

Kearney, Nebraska

The Thomas House was designed by Nebraska architect George A. Berlinghof in 1906 in the…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Drayton United Methodist Church

Drayton, North Dakota

Historic church, built in 1906, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes…

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The road is the experience.

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

Dunham-Hunt House

Saint Charles, Illinois

Built in 1836, this restored, 19th-century Greek Revival home is listed on the National Register…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Eastwood Park National Historic District

Minot, North Dakota

The development of Eastwood Park began in 1906 and by the mid 1920's it was…

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Edgar County Courthouse

Paris, Illinois

This elegant 1893 brick and stone building is listed on the National Register of Historic…

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Worth the stop.

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

Effingham County Courthouse

Effingham, Illinois

The current Effingham County Courthouse was built in 1871 after Effingham was named the county…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Elgin Historic District

Elgin, Illinois

Explore rare architecture in this historic district. The entire district of 667 homes is listed…

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Elijah Filley Stone Barn

Filley, Nebraska

The Elijah Filley Stone Barn, built in 1874, was formerly a part of Elijah Filley's…

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Evangelical Lutheran Church

Denmark, Kansas

The Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church was built by Danish immigrants who settled in Denmark, Kansas…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Fairview Lift Bridge and Cartwright Tunnel

Cartwright, North Dakota

The bridge and tunnel, now closed to vehicle and rail traffic, stretches 1,320 feet across…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Fifth Avenue Station and Taylor Brewing Company

Naperville, Illinois

This beautiful, renovated furniture factory is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Visit…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

General Dean Suspension Bridge

Carlyle, Illinois

Located just outside the city of Carlyle, this 130 year old bridge is one of…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Goddard Chapel

Marion, Illinois

The Goddard Chapel is a beautiful bedstone sanctuary located in Marion's Rose Hill Cemetery. Listed…

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Hanson-Downing House

Kearney, Nebraska

The Hanson-Downing House, built in 1886, is an excellent example of the American ornamented cottage.…

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Worth the stop.

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

Heritage House

Commerce, Texas

Built in 1927 to serve as home for the president of Texas A&M University, the…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Historic 1880 Downtown District

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Lee's Summit historic downtown district has over…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Historic Bridges

Lenora, Kansas

Two historic bridges are located in the Lenora vicinity. They are both listed on the…

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Historic Chief Theater

Coldwater, Kansas

Built in 1928, the Chief Theater has been a mainstay of the Coldwater business district…

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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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Historic El Rancho Hotel & Motel

Gallup, New Mexico

Formally opened December 17, 1937, The El Rancho Hotel was built by the brother of…

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Let the road decide.

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

Historic Flat Rock District

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Included on the National Register of Historic Places. Flat Rock began about a century and…

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Go a little further.

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

Historic Franklin School

Jamestown, North Dakota

Historic school listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Louis L'Amour attended the school.

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Historic Lewellen State Aid Bridge

Lewellen, Nebraska

The Lewellen State Aid Bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The…

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Historic Lisco State Aid Bridge

Lisco, Nebraska

The Lisco State Aid Bridge, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was one…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Historic Petersburg

Petersburg, Illinois

Surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in 1836, the Petersburg Historic District, which encompasses well over half…

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Historical Fort Kearny State Park

Kearney, Nebraska

In its 23 years as a military post, Fort Kearny came to symbolize westward expansion…

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Hitchcock House

Lewis, Iowa

The Reverend George B. Hitchcock House is the home of one of the anti-slavery leaders…

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Howard County Courthouse

St. Paul, Nebraska

Howard County was established in 1871, the same year St. Paul was established and named…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Hudson County Court House National Historic Site

Jersey City, New Jersey

Beaux-arts public building without standing early 20th century murals by famed artists Charles Yardley Turner,…

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A place to slow down.

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

J.H. Hawes Elevator

Atlanta, Illinois

Restored grain elevator listed on the National Historic Register. Free tours.

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John Barnd House

Kearney, Nebraska

The John Barnd House, located in Kearney, is a large two-and-one-half-story frame dwelling built about…

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Kearney Junior High School

Kearney, Nebraska

Located in Kearney, this Neo-Classical-style building was constructed in 1925 to1926. It is a good…

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Kearney United States Post Office

Kearney, Nebraska

Completed in 1911, the Post Office Building is a fine example of the Neo-Classical Revival…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Kidder County Courthouse

Steele, North Dakota

Built in 1881 as a hotel, the building was named the county courthouse in 1885.…

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Leon County Courthouse

Centerville, Texas

When the Leon County Courthouse burned in 1885, the smoke had scarcely died away before…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Livingston County Courthouse

Pontiac, Illinois

On the square in downtown Ponitac, the courthouse was built in 1875 and is listed…

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Find your way.

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

Mast General Store

Valle Crucis, North Carolina

Listed on the National Historic Register as one of the best remaining examples of an…

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Moore-Settle House

Wynnewood, Oklahoma

Three-story, circa 1899 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Mountrail County Courthouse

Stanley, North Dakota

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this courthouse is a majestic example of…

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Mt. Carroll Historic District

Mount Carroll, Illinois

Self-guided walking tour through Mt. Carroll's business district listed in the National Register of Historic…

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Find your way.

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

Mystic Theater

Marmarth, North Dakota

Built in 1914 as a silent movie and vaudeville theater, the restored theater is now…

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Take the long way.

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

Norwegian Historic District

Clifton, Texas

The Norwegian Historic District, located just outside of Clifton on Cleng Peerson Memorial Hwy. FM…

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Nunley House

Wynnewood, Oklahoma

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Old Bedford School

Bedford, Texas

This beautifully restored 1915 vintage schoolhouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places…

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Old Hand Dug Well

Seneca, Kansas

This well is the widest and second largest hand-dug well in Kansas. It is 34…

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Old Plantation Restaurant

Medicine Park, Oklahoma

Medicine Park, unique with its eccentric cobble buildings, was originally founded on July 4th, 1908…

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A place to slow down.

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

Old Stone Church Heritage Center

Buffalo, North Dakota

Built in 1885 as Calvary Episcopal Chapel, the Old Stone Church is listed on the…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Pershing County Courthouse

Lovelock, Nevada

Built in 1919, it is believed to be the only round courthouse in the country;…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Phoenix Opera House

Rushville, Illinois

This restored 1882 opera house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Pierce County Courthouse

Rugby, North Dakota

On the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse has marble hallways and a dome…

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More road, less rush.

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

Prairie Creek Library

Dwight, Illinois

The Prairie Creek Library was built in 1896 as a carriage house and later transformed…

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Scotia Chalk Building

Scotia

The Scotia Chalk Building is a one-story structure located on the main street of Scotia.…

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Senator George W. Norris Home

McCook

Built in 1886, the Senator George W. Norris Home is both a state and national…

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Sherman County Courthouse

Loup City, Nebraska

Sherman County was organized in 1873 during a period of pronounced settlement in the state.…

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St. Albans Historic Properties

Saint Albans, West Virginia

St. Albans presently has eleven (11) individual properties listed on the National Register of Historic…

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Worth the stop.

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

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Hague, North Dakota

The church and iron cross cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.…

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A place to slow down.

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

Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site

Jamestown, North Dakota

The oldest courthouse in North Dakota is one of two in the state in the…

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Sutliff Bridge

Sutliff, Iowa

The massive iron bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in…

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Sweetwater Mill and Kilgore Bridges

Kearney, Nebraska

Sweetwater Mill Bridge In November 1908 the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors adopted bridge plans…

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The Auld Public Library

Red Cloud, Nebraska

The Auld Public Library, 1917-1918, is a gift of William Thomas Auld, uncle of Jessica…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

The Basilica of St. James Catholic Church

Jamestown, North Dakota

Elevated to minor basilica in 1989 because of its unique architecture and the location of…

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The Brown Grand Theater

Concordia, Kansas

The historic Brown Grand Theatre is located at the west end of downtown Concordia. Listed…

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The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury

Fulton, Missouri

Twice destroyed by fire, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, is part of…

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The Church Of The Holy Family

Cahokia, Illinois

This is the oldest French "Upright Log" Church in Illinois still in continuous use. It…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

The Cribstone Bridge

Harpswell, Maine

Listed on the National Register of HIstoric Places as an engineering marvel, it's the only…

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The Fox Tucson Theatre

Tucson, Arizona

The Fox Tucson Theatre, Tucson's only movie palace, saw its heyday between 1930 and 1945.…

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The Mentone Springs Hotel

Mentone, Alabama

The Mentone Springs Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and is…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Walt Whitman House

Camden, New Jersey

The home of American poet Walt Whitman contains an extensive collection of writings, photographs and…

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Worth the stop.

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

Walter Klem House

Kearney, Nebraska

The Walter Klem House, designed in the English Cottage style, is located in Kearney. Historic…

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Webster County Courthouse

Red Cloud, Nebraska

Built in 1914, the Webster County Courthouse is a recent addition to sites already listed…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Willis Allen House

Marion, Illinois

The Willis Allen House is the oldest house in Williamson County, listed on the National…

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Windsor Harbor Road Bridge

Kimmswick, Missouri

Built in 1874 this bridge which spans Rock Creek and is now on the National…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Woodrow Wilson Hall

West Long Branch, New Jersey

Located on the Monmouth University campus, the hall is a Nation Historic Landmark. 'Shadow Lawn,'…

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