In 1972 the Plaquemine Lock structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, an honorary designation for significant historic sites. In addition to the lock, the area includes the Gary James Hebert Memorial Lockhouse, which serves as a museum and visitors center. Hebert worked to prevent the destruction of the lock by the Corps of Engineers and campaigned to have the area preserved as a historic site. Facilities also include a stylized adaptation of the Lockmaster's house which provides open-air pavilion space to display various water craft used when the lock was operational.
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Old Salem is a historic district of Winston-Salem, North Carolina that was originally settled by the Moravian community in 1766. This small city features a living history museum (operated by the non-profit Old Salem Museums & Gardens, organized as Old Salem Inc.) that interprets the restored Moravian community. The non-profit organization began its work in 1950, although some private residents had restored buildings earlier. As the Old Salem Historic District, it was declared a National Historic Landmark (NHL) in 1966 and expanded in 2016. The district showcases the culture of the Moravian settlement in North Carolina during the 18th and 19th centuries, communal buildings, churches, houses, and shops.
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Big Bear Lake is Southern California's four-season mountain lake escape. Located in the heart of Southern California - and an easy drive from Phoenix and Las Vegas - Big Bear Lake is the jewel of the San Bernardino National Forest and known for excellent fishing, snowboarding and skiing, hiking, mountain biking and so much more!
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In 1916 legislation to create Bandelier National Monument was signed by President Woodrow Wilson. In 1925 Evelyn Frey and her husband, George, arrived to take over the Ranch of the 10 Elders that had been built by Judge Abbott in 1907. Between 1934 and 1941 workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worked from a camp constructed in Frijoles Canyon. Among their accomplishments is the road into Frijoles Canyon, the current visitor center, a new lodge, and miles of trails. For several years during World War II the park was closed to the public and the Bandelier lodge was used to house Manhattan Project scientists and military personnel.
19. Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Old Salem is a historic district of Winston-Salem, North Carolina that was originally settled by the Moravian community in 1766. This small city features a living history museum (operated by the non-profit Old Salem Museums & Gardens, organized as Old Salem Inc.) that interprets the restored Moravian community. The non-profit organization began its work in 1950, although some private residents had restored buildings earlier. As the Old Salem Historic District, it was declared a National Historic Landmark (NHL) in 1966 and expanded in 2016. The district showcases the culture of the Moravian settlement in North Carolina during the 18th and 19th centuries, communal buildings, churches, houses, and shops.
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18. Big Bear Lake in Big Bear, California
Big Bear Lake is Southern California's four-season mountain lake escape. Located in the heart of Southern California - and an easy drive from Phoenix and Las Vegas - Big Bear Lake is the jewel of the San Bernardino National Forest and known for excellent fishing, snowboarding and skiing, hiking, mountain biking and so much more!
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17. Mormon Rocks in Cajon Pass, California
Mormon Rocks is an area of sandstone blocks exposed to the elements through plate tectonics. Located along the San Andreas Fault in the San Andreas Rift Zone, you can see these rocks from the 15 freeway as it passes through Cajon Pass. The rocks received their name from Mormon settlers, moving to the Los Angeles Basin from Salt Lake City, Utah.
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16 - Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico
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It's hard not to notice 100ft tall dinosaurs on the side of the highway! At least that is what restaurant owner and artist Claude Bell was hoping when built a gigantic replica of a Brontosaurus (with a gift shop inside) called Dinny from left over materials from construction of the nearby I-10 freeway to attract diners to his Wheel Inn Restaurant in 1964.
15. Rex's Dinosaur Adventure in Cabazon, California
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Vintage steam and diesel locomotives take passengers across the celebrated rails of the Piney Woods Route between the quaint East Texas towns of Palestine and Rusk on a 50-mile roundtrip adventure. This quintessential day trip, only a few hours from the metropolitan communities of Dallas and Houston, will create a memory that will last a lifetime.
14. Texas State Railroad in Palestine, Texas
13. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Throughout its 48 events, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta event has brought a sense of fun and adventure to Albuquerque and the world that is unmatched. It has grown from a quaint launch of 13 balloons in 1972 to the massive nine-day celebration it has become today. During Balloon Fiesta, guests can expect to see more than 500 balloons participating in early morning Mass Ascensions, enchanting Special Shape balloons filling the skies, and, in the evening, 200 balloons light up the evening sky with Balloon Glows and spectacular fireworks. Gas balloons launch at dusk to the strains of the team country’s national anthem, floating slowly up and away competing in a distance competition. All of the balloons launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, a 78-acre grassed field – the size of 56 football fields – that serves as the launch field for all flying events.
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Known as the Indian Capital of the World, modern Gallup features a diverse culture with a significant portion (43%) of the local population being Native American. The predominant local tribes are Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni. Gallup is home to many of the finest tribal artists in the U.S., practicing their talents in jewelry, weaving, pottery, painting, sculpture, and other artistic endeavors.
10. Gila Cliff Dwellings, New Mexico
Los Cerrillos is a census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 229 at the 2000 census. Accessible from State Highway 14 or The Turquoise Trail, Cerrillos is on the road from Santa Fe to Albuquerque, closer to Santa Fe. There are several shops and galleries, a post office, and the Cerrillos Hills State Park, which has five miles of hiking trails. The Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum contains hundreds of artifacts from the American Old West and the Cerrillos Mining District. It also displays cardboard cutouts of characters from the film Young Guns and information on other movies which have been filmed in and around Cerrillos. This is a good place to view Cerrillos Turquoise from the Browns' turquoise claim, The Little Chalchihuitl.
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12. Historic Route 66 in Gallup, New Mexico
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At an elevation of 3,355 ft (1,023 m), Silverwood Lake is the highest reservoir in the State Water Project. The Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area is one of many California State Parks features picnicking, hiking trails, swimming beaches, and designated areas for boating, water-skiing and fishing. The Pacific Crest Trail, "the jewel in the crown of America's scenic trails" spanning 2,650 mi (4,260 km) from Mexico to Canada through three western states, passes through the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, with trailheads for short or long hikes.
11. Silverwood Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains, California
10. Gila Cliff Dwellings, New Mexico
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is surrounded by the Gila National Forest and lies at the edge of the Gila Wilderness, the nation's first designated wilderness area. Wilderness means the intrusion of roads or other evidence of human presence will not alter the character of the area. This unique area in southwestern New Mexico offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of Indians who lived here over 700 years ago and across a span of time.
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The Grand Canyon Railway is a heritage railroad which carries passengers between Williams, Arizona and the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Private investors purchased the line in 1988, restored the facilities, and started running passenger trains again on September 17, 1989. Today, the railroad carries hundreds of passengers to and from the canyon every day and operates year-round. The entire Grand Canyon Railway has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing the contribution the train has made to the history of the United States.
9. Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Arizona
8. Casey Jones Village in Jackson, Tennessee 
Halfway between Memphis and Nashville is the historic town of Jackson, Tennessee. Though you may not of heard of Jackson, just about everyone has heard of the town's most famous former resident Casey Jones. Built adjacent to Jones' family home in Jackson is the Casey Jones Village home of the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum. The sprawling complex is a wonderful collection of stores, restaurants and museums surrounded by vintage railroad equipment including a old Illinois Central steam locomotive painted to resemble Jones' famous number 382 and other rolling stock. The one item that really stuck out to me was a vintage railroad caboose perched on top of a fifty (or so) foot tower. If that doesn't get your attention going down the highway nothing will.
Halfway between Memphis and Nashville is the historic town of Jackson, Tennessee. Though you may not of heard of Jackson, just about everyone has heard of the town's most famous former resident Casey Jones. Built adjacent to Jones' family home in Jackson is the Casey Jones Village home of the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum. The sprawling complex is a wonderful collection of stores, restaurants and museums surrounded by vintage railroad equipment including a old Illinois Central steam locomotive painted to resemble Jones' famous number 382 and other rolling stock. The one item that really stuck out to me was a vintage railroad caboose perched on top of a fifty (or so) foot tower. If that doesn't get your attention going down the highway nothing will.
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Lincoln is a town made famous by one of the most violent periods in New Mexico history. Today's visitors can see the Old Lincoln County Courthouse with museum exhibits that recount the details of the Lincoln County War and the historic use of the "House" as store, residence, Masonic Lodge, courthouse, and jail. Walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the Wild West. Trace the events of 1878 through the Courthouse and the Tunstall Store, with their preserved 19th-century atmosphere.
7. Lincoln Historic Site in Lincoln, New Mexico
6. Kemper Campbell Ranch in Victorville, California
The Kemper Campbell Ranch is a private estate and working cattle ranch located in the High Desert of Southern California. Hidden away in a secluded oasis, the Ranch boasts views of the cottonwood forest bordering the Mojave River, the stunning boulder formations of the Mojave Narrows, the High Desert with its Joshua Trees, sage brush and desert succulents, and the Ranch's idyllic green pastures—all against a mountain backdrop. Our adobe Main House, which dates back to 1929, has been featured in publications and books including Rancho Deluxe and Mediterranean Houses in America. Once a guest ranch that hosted stars from Old Hollywood, the Ranch has once again opened its doors.
5. Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
Los Cerrillos is a census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 229 at the 2000 census. Accessible from State Highway 14 or The Turquoise Trail, Cerrillos is on the road from Santa Fe to Albuquerque, closer to Santa Fe. There are several shops and galleries, a post office, and the Cerrillos Hills State Park, which has five miles of hiking trails. The Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum contains hundreds of artifacts from the American Old West and the Cerrillos Mining District. It also displays cardboard cutouts of characters from the film Young Guns and information on other movies which have been filmed in and around Cerrillos. This is a good place to view Cerrillos Turquoise from the Browns' turquoise claim, The Little Chalchihuitl.
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Hidden up New Mexico State Road 14 (also know as the Turquoise Trail) between Albuquerque and Santa Fe is the small eclectic town of Madrid. The town presently is home to several shops, restaurants and a museum, but almost eighty years ago this small wasn't all that small at all. During Madid' heyday the town was home to the largest coal mining companies west of the Mississippi, a professional baseball team and Christmas celebration that drew thousands of people from around the world. Indeed Madrid, New Mexico is a town with an amazing history. There aren't many towns anywhere that can claim that it was once a boomtown, a literal ghost town, and experienced new found fame all in the matter of a handful of decades.
4. Madrid, New Mexico
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No matter what time of day, the view is unparalleled. West across the Rio Grande and a volcano field, Mount Taylor rises, more than 100 miles away. To the north is Cabezon and Redondo Peak stands tall in the Jemez Mountains, rising from a caldera known as the Valle Grande, a volcanic crater reported to be the largest in the world. On the far horizon, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the capital city of Santa Fe. Farther to the south, the Estancia Valley and the Manzano Mountains frame the view.
3. Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Primitive hot springs make Jemez Springs a delight for hikers who are rewarded by beautiful waterfalls or comforting hot springs. Spence Hot Springs near Soda Dam and McCauley Hot Springs, near Battleship Rock in the Santa Fe National Forest, are accessible via hikes ranging from easy to challenging. Commercial hot springs, spas and bath houses in Jemez Springs provide a more controlled, cleaner environment in which to soak and relax. Whether its soaking your cares away under a starry sky or taking advantage of an herbal wrap or massage, Jemez Springs’ facilities are reasonably priced yet top notch.
2. Jemez Mountains in New Mexico
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The Southern Forest Heritage Museum is a complex of historic buildings, all on the National Register of Historic Places, preserved from an old sawmill in the beautiful piney woods of Long Leaf, Louisiana, 3 miles south of Forest Hill, south of the city of Alexandria on the edge of the Alexander Forest Wildlife Management Area. In addition to being one of the nation’s most complete historic sawmill complexes with an extensive collection of steam-powered logging and milling equipment, the area is known for its significant contributions to World War II, in training, transportation, and manufacturing, and now houses an extensive collection of memorabilia from the timeframe. The Red River and Gulf Railroad line, born from a lumber tramway is also featured prominently, with rides available for visitors. There are also beautiful spaces for hosting your wedding or event!
1. Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Longleaf, Louisiana
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