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Guests get banned for more than wild parties. Some harmless habits may land you on a hotel’s blacklist, even if you don't realize it. Are you guilty of any?

Few festivals in the U.S. are what you would imagine them to be. Some are out of control. Some are absurd. And some are just plain weird. Scattered in towns and cities all over the country are celebrations you won't read about in any travel guide. Here are twelve that rank right up there with the oddest of the odd.  

Small towns across the United States hold some truly surprising and fascinating sights. Many of these quiet places feature record-breaking objects that are unusual, massive, or just plain quirky. They might not make the headlines, but they’re absolutely worth a visit. Here are 13 hidden and remarkable objects you won’t believe exist.

Weekends in small-town America don’t always go as planned. One minute life is peaceful, and the next everyone’s flocking to the street for one-off contests. Competitions like this can range from wacky races to bizarre eating challenges. No matter the contest, you’ve got to hand it to local organizers; they know how to think outside the box. And for visitors, these events can often be the main attraction.

America has a bunch of interesting places, including stones that move on their own and waterfalls that turn to fire. Curious yet?

Why do bikers hang wreckage from a tree, and what’s behind a light that floats in Missouri? These U.S. highways hold the strangest secrets.

Some U.S. towns have names that sound like jokes. But they're real places, like Accident, Tightwad, Eek, and Uncertain. Would you live in one of them?

Secret chambers and whispering wall. There's even Darth Vader carved on a cathedral. Find the hidden features America’s landmarks don’t want you to miss.

Bridges that hum or collapse. There are even bridges that lead nowhere at all. Here are the bizarre stories behind America’s strangest crossings.

There are airports with waterfalls and railways on the runway. One airport is on a sinking island. Here are the strangest records held by airports.