Washington, D.C.
The Presidential Booths at Martin's Tavern
Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Flying Horses Carousel
The oldest platform carousel built in the United States continues to delight children in Martha’s Vineyard.
Waterford, Connecticut
Seaside Sanatorium
Ruins of a historic medical facility sits eerily by the water.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
National Monument to the Forefathers
Plymouth's huge yet little-known memorial to the Pilgrims.
Hingham, Massachusetts
Old Ship Church
Oldest church in the United States that is still in continuous use.
Quincy, Massachusetts
Abigail Adams' Grave
The nation's second-ever First Lady urged the founding fathers to "remember the ladies."
Quincy, Massachusetts
Adams National Historical Park
The homestead of American patriot John Adams.
London, England
Handel & Hendrix in London
The next-door homes of two very different musicians, George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix.
Chester, New Jersey
Cooper's Mill
A historic grist mill and active sluice on the Black River.
Chester Township, New Jersey
Telephone Pole Farm
A farm in New Jersey grew a most unusual crop for AT&T's testing purposes.
Brookside, Delaware
Grave of Thomas Ogle
The tombstone of the founder of the lost town of Ogletown is now stuck inside a traffic median.
Washington, D.C.
National Academy of Sciences
For 60 years, the academy had no permanent location until members voted Washington D.C. as its forever home.
Washington, D.C.
Boy Scout Memorial
The innocent intentions of this monument are somewhat lost in the sculpture's muscled imagery.
Alexandria, Virginia
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.
Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
East Potomac Park Mini Golf
The country's oldest continually-operated mini golf course lies hidden in plain sight, eclipsed by one of D.C.'s most popular tourist attractions.
Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland
Cedar Hill Cemetery
A historic cemetery filled with quirky faux wood art and unique tombstones.
New York, New York
WPA Murals of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
Magnificent New Deal Murals evoke a time when New York City harbor was one of the world's greatest and busiest ports.
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Airport Civil War Fortifications
The airport was once a Civil War battleground, and the earthwork defenses can still be seen today.
Washington, D.C.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Eastham, Massachusetts
Doane Rock
The largest glacial erratic boulder on Cape Cod.
Washington, D.C.
Howard Theatre
Through the decades, Black music stars have performed at this historic hub for music and the arts.
Alexandria, Virginia
George Washington's Distillery
The only place for a truly presidential dram.
Washington, D.C.
'Spirit of American Youth' Statue
A replica of the famous memorial statue at the Normandy American Cemetery hides in an office building in downtown D.C.
