Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Washington, D.C.
Zero Milestone
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
Washington, D.C.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
FBI Spy House
A painfully obvious spy house sits right across the street from the Russian Embassy.
Washington, D.C.
Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
Washington, D.C.
Culture House
A historic neighborhood church is reborn as a psychedelic arts collective.
Washington, D.C.
The Mansion on O Street
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Grain Belt Bottle Cap Sign
This landmark honoring a local beer brand is an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Zaníyaŋ Yutȟókča (Brave Change)
A public art project at Bde Maka Ska that educates visitors on Dakota history.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cottontail on the Trail
Nicknamed the 'Minnehaha Bunny,' this bronze sculpture is nine feet long and weighs 1,500 pounds.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnehaha Falls
This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Grave of Callum DeVillier
For posterity, a singular achievement: 3,780 hours of dancing.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Victory Memorial Drive
A little-known memorial to servicemen and nurses killed in the line of duty during the First World War.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Four Churches on One City Block
Sleepy Minneapolis block beats Guinness Record for most churches on one city block.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Firefighters Hall and Museum
A Museum Dedicated to the Heroes That Fight Fire.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory
One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alpine Asphalt's Wall of Skis
A fence constructed completely of skis on Monroe Street.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Prince’s Star at First Avenue
After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary
A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota Shoe Tree
No one's quite sure where this quirky university tradition originated.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Manhole Covers
Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Broken Crow & OverUnder Mural
One of the coolest murals in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Times They Are A-Changin'
This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.
