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.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Golden Gal of Old Madison Square Garden
Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Maillardet's Automaton
The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.
Boston, Massachusetts
Faneuil Hall
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
Bunker Hill Monument
This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.
Boston, Massachusetts
Old North Church
The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.
Toronto, Ontario
CN Tower Stairs
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Pikes Peak Summit House
Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.
New York, New York
The Marriage of Money and Real Estate
A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.
Red Hook, New York
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
A living antique aviation museum in the historic town of Red Hook, New York.
Washington, D.C.
The Old Patent Model Museum
During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.
Arlington, Virginia
George Washington Memorial Parkway
This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.
New York, New York
Paley Park
A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.
New York, New York
Macy's Wooden Escalators
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rocky Statue
Yo, Adrian!
Millinocket, Maine
Mount Katahdin
The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.
East Molesey, England
Hampton Court Maze
England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.
London, England
Sir John Soane's Museum
A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.
Akron, Ohio
Goodyear Airdock
This massive airship factory is so large that it has its own indoor weather.
Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.
New York, New York
The Peace Fountain at Cathedral of St. John the Divine
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
New York, New York
'The Sphere'
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.
New York, New York
The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
