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Photos: The best public restrooms in America

The public restrooms at Philadelphia's Longwood Gardens are part of the largest indoor "green wall" in North America.
The public restrooms at Philadelphia's Longwood Gardens are part of the largest indoor "green wall" in North America.
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Each restroom contains etched translucent glass at the top of the dome to provide natural light, reduce electricity and minimize the need for light fixtures.
Each restroom contains etched translucent glass at the top of the dome to provide natural light, reduce electricity and minimize the need for light fixtures.
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Voters chose Bowl Plaza in Lucas, Kan., as the No. 2 place "to go." Opened in 2012, the entire restroom facility is shaped like a toilet.
Voters chose Bowl Plaza in Lucas, Kan., as the No. 2 place "to go." Opened in 2012, the entire restroom facility is shaped like a toilet.
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Outside and inside Bowl Plaza, you’ll see colored bottles, broken pottery, dishes, tiles, toys and mirrors on the walls.
Outside and inside Bowl Plaza, you’ll see colored bottles, broken pottery, dishes, tiles, toys and mirrors on the walls.
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The Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis took third place. Not only are the restrooms ornate but the lounges outside of them dazzle patrons too.
The Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis took third place. Not only are the restrooms ornate but the lounges outside of them dazzle patrons too.
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The lounges feature decorative carpets and pastel pink walls while the restrooms have black-and-white checkered floors and sleek black countertops.
The lounges feature decorative carpets and pastel pink walls while the restrooms have black-and-white checkered floors and sleek black countertops.
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Mirrors and sinks at the American Girl Place restroom in Chicago are designed for children’s height.
Mirrors and sinks at the American Girl Place restroom in Chicago are designed for children’s height.
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The stalls are equipped with holders to keep doll companions off the floor .
The stalls are equipped with holders to keep doll companions off the floor .
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Plums Café
Plums Café
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Plums Café
Plums Café
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The metal basin sinks at El Centro in Washington, D.C., look like a throwback to the Prohibition Era. A unisex washing station turns the sink area into a social hub.
The metal basin sinks at El Centro in Washington, D.C., look like a throwback to the Prohibition Era. A unisex washing station turns the sink area into a social hub.
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The restroom at  Mai Kai, a tiki-themed restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, has a golden aura that whisks you away with the feel of a royal washroom.
The restroom at Mai Kai, a tiki-themed restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, has a golden aura that whisks you away with the feel of a royal washroom.
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Attendants work nightly in both the ladies and the men’s rooms.
Attendants work nightly in both the ladies and the men’s rooms.
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The Grove
The Grove
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The Grove
The Grove
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Tiki Lounge
Tiki Lounge
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Tiki Lounge
Tiki Lounge
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Trail Restroom
Trail Restroom
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The restroom uses sustainable materials and is low maintenance, maximizing airflow and blending with the surrounding natural areas. It also allows the sun to peek through via open spaces in the ceiling.
The restroom uses sustainable materials and is low maintenance, maximizing airflow and blending with the surrounding natural areas. It also allows the sun to peek through via open spaces in the ceiling.
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