Washington, D.C.
Renwick Gallery
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
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Washington, D.C.
Jefferson Pier Marker
A tiny monument to the unsuccessful attempt by Thomas Jefferson to place the prime meridian in Washington.
Washington, D.C.
D.C. War Memorial
An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
Mummified Bison
The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.
Washington, D.C.
Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
Washington, D.C.
Uncle Beazley the Triceratops
A celebrity from the late Cretaceous period.
Los Angeles, California
Space Shuttle Endeavour
The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.
Oxnard, California
Pleasant Valley Historic Cemetery and Japanese historic Cemetery
Two historic and closed cemeteries, separated by a low income apartment building.
Port Hueneme, California
Point Mugu Missile Park
An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.
Washington, D.C.
Organization of American States Building
The grand marble structure next to the White House is Andrew Carnegie's temple to Pan-American diplomacy.
Washington, D.C.
The Old Patent Model Museum
During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.
Washington, D.C.
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Free People of Color Museum
In 1810, free people of color made up more of New Orleans's population than any other Southern city.
New Orleans, Louisiana
La Belle Nouvelle Orleans Antiques
This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Moriarty Monument
The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Buckner Mansion
This Garden District mansion was built to be bigger and grander than its original owner's former partner turned rival.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Father Seelos Center
This site is dedicated to a candidate for sainthood and contains personal items including his cilice and lead coffin.
Mandeville, Louisiana
Seven Sisters Oak
Some believe this tree to be more than 1,500 years old.
Joshua Tree, California
Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum
The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."
Joshua Tree, California
World Famous Crochet Museum
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Twentynine Palms, California
Sky's The Limit Observatory
This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.
Joshua Tree, California
The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria Tar Pits
Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.
Pasadena, California
Rose Bowl
Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.
