Alexandria, Virginia
George Washington Memorial Tree
In 1932, Americans honored their first president's 200th birthday by planting trees.
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Alexandria, Virginia
In 1932, Americans honored their first president's 200th birthday by planting trees.
Washington, D.C.
For over 70 years, this house was home to a pioneering Black artist and educator.
Suffolk, Virginia
An out-of-the-way wildlife haven with a rich and storied past of harboring thousands of fugitive slaves, or "Maroons" during the mid 1800s.
Newfield, New Jersey
Thousands of Matchbox cars spanning generations call this New Jersey barn home.
Vineland, New Jersey
This Great Depression-era creation was once known as the strangest house in the world.
Rio Grande, New Jersey
Come for the Italian food, stay for the taxidermy and giant statues.
Wildwood, New Jersey
Randy Senna's Fascination and retro arcade is home to the last Fascination game in New Jersey, and one of seven remaining as of 2021.
Margate City, New Jersey
Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Once forgotten, this strip of sand was a rare beachside haven for Black Americans in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
The third-tallest lighthouse in the United States stands as a reminder of Atlantic City's early days.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Memorial built in 1922 in remembrance of WWI casualties.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
If it feels like a speakeasy, that’s because it probably was one.
Washington, D.C.
The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.
Washington, D.C.
The "Key of Keys" for Washington, D.C. and the apocryphal landing place for the military campaign that started George Washington's career is now at the bottom of a well.
San Diego, California
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
Washington, D.C.
This Masonic lodge was the first major private building to be constructed in Washington, D.C. after the Civil War.
Arlington, Virginia
Born a slave on the Arlington estate, Parks dug the first graves at Arlington National Cemetery, and was buried there, too.
Arlington, Virginia
The naval commander’s proudest moment in battle is memorialized in this unique tomb at Arlington Cemetery.
Washington, D.C.
Once home to the largest photo service in the United States.
Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Beneath unsuspecting visitors feet, a capsule containing pieces of America’s civil rights history.
Washington, D.C.
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.
Bronx, New York
The longest step street in the city.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Connecticut's shot tower is near the end of its life.