The Unwondering Project
Top 10 Historic Libraries in America
Ten places we think are worth the trip, hand-picked, not an exhaustive list, just a place to start.
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Indie Bookstores
Ghost Towns
Meteorite Impact Craters
Bioluminescent Kayaking
Dark Sky Places
Shipwreck Dive Trails
Zipline Adventures
Sundials
Marine Life
Fire Lookout Towers
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Underground Mine Tours
Walk-Behind Waterfalls
Butterfly Groves
Wildlife Watching
Show Caves & Caverns
Old Growth Forests
Observatories & Planetariums
Lighthouses
Historic Carousels
Art Museums
Historic Mills
Science & Discovery Museums
Historic Libraries
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Children’s Museums
Botanical Gardens & Arboretums
General Museums
National Champion Trees
Native American Heritage Sites
Boston Public Library
Boston, MABeaux-Arts landmark, one of the most photographed library interiors in the US
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Library of Congress
Washington, DCWidely considered the most ornate library interior in the US
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George Peabody Library
Baltimore, MDFrequently ranked among the world's most beautiful libraries
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The Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Newport, RIOldest lending library in continuous use in America
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Salt Lake City Public Library
Salt Lake City, UTArchitecturally celebrated flagship library
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Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Cincinnati, OHOne of the largest public library systems in the country
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