The controversial urban planner who designed Washington, D.C., was buried in Maryland, and can presently be found in Virginia.

The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.

The remains of a historic plantation nestled in between a parking lot and the rental car return at Reagan National Airport.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.

The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

This grave marks the passing of a historic Jane Doe whose identity remains a mystery to this day.

This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

A 300-yard long natural tunnel runs through a ridge deep in the Appalachian Mountains.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

A museum dedicated exclusively to aircraft used in the military.

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.