Charleston, South Carolina
Old Slave Mart
South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.
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Washington, D.C.
International Temple of the Order of the Eastern Star
Obscure Freemasons still live in D.C.’s largest private residence.
Washington, D.C.
The Mary Surratt Boarding House
The house where John Wilkes Booth conspired with his co-conspirators.
Washington, D.C.
The Lockkeeper's House
A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.
Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building Tunnel System
Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia Center Point
A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.
Washington, D.C.
The Portrait Monument
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
Washington, D.C.
Inside the Capitol Dome
The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.
Washington, D.C.
Albert Einstein Bronze Statue
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cave Hill Cemetery
The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.
Louisville, Kentucky
Colonel Sanders' Grave
The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
LeConte Lodge
Supplies are schlepped up by llamas at this century-old inn, accessible only by hiking trails in the Great Smokies.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Greenbrier Area
Waterfalls, rapids, and top-notch swimming spots await in this densely forested corner of the Smokies.
Nashville, Tennessee
Third Man Records
Jack White's record store is the only place in the world that records live shows direct-to-acetate.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Rubik’s Cube
The world's largest version of this iconic puzzle cube is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
North Shore Dance Paving Stones
Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.
Pelham, Tennessee
The Caverns
An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.
Townsend, Tennessee
The Great Smoky Mountains' 'Missing Link'
In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.
Sweetwater, Tennessee
Lost Sea
Enormous lake at the bottom of a unique cave system.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Grave of Fredric J. Baur
The inventor of the iconic Pringles can was so proud of his invention he was buried in one.
Charleston, South Carolina
Rainbow Row
Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.
Charleston, South Carolina
Giant's Causeway Pillar
A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.
Charleston, South Carolina
Tavern at Rainbow Row
The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
Osceola's Grave
The final resting place of the Seminole Indian chief who fought against government occupation in Florida.
