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Frederick, Maryland

Jug Bridge Monument

Rumors persist that a bottle of whiskey is sealed within this Demijohn-shaped adornment.
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Gaithersburg, Maryland

U.S. National Prototype Kilogram

This golfball sized platinum iridium cylinder is the official starting point for all national weight calibrations
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Gaithersburg, Maryland

World's Largest Deadweight Machine

The U.S. government built the million-pound stack of steel during the Space Race.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
Rocky Ridge, Maryland

Loy's Station Covered Bridge

First built around 1848, this bridge was destroyed by arson, but original timbers are included in the replacement.
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Jefferson, Maryland

War Correspondents Memorial

One of the only memorials dedicated to journalists who died in combat.
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Frederick, Maryland

Hessian Barracks

Historic barracks utilized during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
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Urbana, Maryland

Wingless Gulfstream of Urbana

Not all airplanes are found in hangars or on runways, but this wayward fuselage seems out of place in its odd rural resting place.
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San Jose, California

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
San Jose, California

Monopoly in the Park

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.
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San Jose, California

The San José Semaphore

It took years to decode its mysterious messages.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
San Jose, California

Sonic Runway

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
San Jose, California

Show Your Stripes

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.
Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
San Jose, California

Olympic Black Power Statue

A statue commemorate Tommie Smith and John Carlos's brave protest at the 1968 Olympics, a watershed moment for civil rights.
James Ricci Added by James Ricci
San Jose, California

Quetzalcóatl Sculpture

It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell