Washington, D.C.
Andrew Jackson Downing Urn
This large garden vase urn has nothing to do with the seventh U.S. President—it was designed by one landscape designer to honor another landscape designer's contributions to the National Mall.
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Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
Washington, D.C.
Man Controlling Trade
A muscular Art Deco monument represents the struggle between regulators and unbridled markets.
Washington, D.C.
'Spirit of the Haida Gwaii'
A glimpse of the Pacific Northwest‘s indigenous culture in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Rotunda of the Provinces
An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Andrew W. Mellon Memorial Fountain
A spectacular tribute to statesman and philanthropist Andrew Mellon.
Washington, D.C.
Knife Edge
Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.
Washington, D.C.
Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II
An unassuming, powerful monument north of the U.S. Capitol bears witness to the resilience of Japanese Americans during a time of grave injustice.
Washington, D.C.
Rat Graves
Stone markers on the campus of Gallaudet University commemorate a peculiar school tradition.
Washington, D.C.
Atlas Performing Arts Center
The revival of a classic Art Deco theater.
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Banzai Cliff
Where hundreds of Japanese civilians committed suicide to avoid being captured by American soldiers during WWII.
Yigo, Guam
Andersen Air Force Base
Launchpad for the US military’s dead mouse operation to battle millions of snakes.
Oka, Guam
Oka Point
The forgotten site of Guam’s first civilian hospital, where crumbling concrete foundations overlook the sea.
Inarajan, Guam
Yokoi's Cave
The underground hideout of a Japanese soldier for whom World War II ended in 1972.
Inarajan, Guam
Gadao's Cave
Located on Guam's south shore, this small cave is named for an ancient and powerful Chamorro Chief.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Site of the Japanese WWII Surrender
A glass display case holds the document that ended the Second World War—which one person signed on the wrong line.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Club Hubba Hubba Sign
The last standing piece of a famous Honolulu landmark.
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu
On Waikīkī Beach, a monument to four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirits who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawai'i.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina Banyan Tree
Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.
Kahului, Hawaii
Kanahā Pond
The remains of a royal fish pond are now a brackish-water wildlife sanctuary
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Algae Growing Ponds
Football field-sized microalgae production tanks on the Hawaiian coast create a stunning view from space.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Solitude Speedway
An enormous image of Utah's salt flats made entirely from tape.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Eagle Gate Monument
Built in 1859, this eagle-topped archway marks the entrance to Brigham Young’s property.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Seagull Monument
Next to Salt Lake City's Assembly Hall stands a tribute to some unlikely heroes of early Mormon settlers.
