Washington, D.C.
International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
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Washington, D.C.
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Baltimore, Maryland
A hidden alley in urban Baltimore is a haven for graffiti artists.
Baltimore, Maryland
A museum dedicated to exhibiting remarkable outsider art.
Baltimore, Maryland
The only public swimming pool in Baltimore open to Black Americans during segregation is now a permanent memorial art exhibit.
Baltimore, Maryland
At this former Prohibition speakeasy, electric birds signaled the arrival of hooch.
Baltimore, Maryland
This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.
Baltimore, Maryland
The site where Poe “in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance” likely died.
Baltimore, Maryland
The trials and tribulations of marking Poe’s grave.
Florence, Italy
A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.
Florence, Italy
A slightly creepy gallery of plaster cast models in the same museum as Michelangelo's David.
Vienna, Austria
Op-art architecture designed for happiness.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.
Des Moines, Iowa
Architectural elements and building materials for this house were transported from Salisbury, England.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.
Winterset, Iowa
This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.
Amana, Iowa
What was once a communal kitchen now serves heaping portions of hearty German fare.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.