The grand marble structure next to the White House is Andrew Carnegie's temple to Pan-American diplomacy.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.

Sip creative cocktails in the former vault of the Riggs Bank.

A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.

All of the Malaysian sweets at this shop are made daily with a whole lot of love.

The impeccably spiced roast pork buns at this bakery are worth the wait.

Slurp sesame noodles at the third-generation family-run establishment that invented them.

This neighborhood grocery houses a treasure trove of Eastern European delights.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.