Loyal fans of one television's most famous painters still come to pay their respects.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

The oldest Naval chapel in the United States is home to an incredible collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows.

The perfect spot for a picnic, right next to a giant ballistic missile.

Wander down a side street dedicated to one of the members of the Beat Generation.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.

A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

This small hilltop church weaves the urban history of Washington, D.C. with the national history of the United States.

A small token of gratitude from freezing cold journalists who were given a warm haven while covering JFK's inauguration.

This stately Georgetown rowhouse was once the home of a 54-year-old diplomat and his 16-year-old bride.

A purported 17th-century religious artifact with noteworthy associations to Catholic history in the U. S.

This bridge over D.C.'s Rock Creek Park is sometimes called the "Buffalo Bridge" because of its four buffalo sculptures, which were cast from a single piece of bronze.

A secret rendezvous spot where John S. Mosby and his Rangers would meet to divvy up their loot after raids.

In 1889, a small group of women began meeting to discuss literature, art, and other topics. Their every-other-week salon grew into a lending library that still exists today.

A tavern that is no longer in Dranesville.

Deadly airliner crash preserved for those willing to climb and pay respects.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.