Darlington, Maryland
Conowingo Dam
Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.
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Boothbay, Maine
Guardians of the Seeds Trolls
Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
New York, New York
Keith Haring’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ Bathroom Mural
A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.
Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building Tunnel System
Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.
Silver Spring, Maryland
National Museum of Health and Medicine
An astounding collection of medical specimens, including bits of President Lincoln.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Floralis Generica
105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mafalda Monument
These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence Athenaeum
A 19th century library favored by Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, known by locals as "the Ath."
Providence, Rhode Island
Turk's Head Building
The stone sculpture of an Ottoman soldier is an homage to a lost Providence landmark.
New York, New York
Lexington Candy Shop
The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.
New Hope, Pennsylvania
Boomer
This strange, big-tailed beast became a Pennsylvania town's unofficial mascot.
Montreal, Québec
Farine Five Roses Sign
Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.
Montreal, Québec
Wooden Squirrel Carvings
The vaulted ceiling is home to a scurry of “squirrelgoyles.”
Montreal, Québec
Gibeau Orange Julep
The skyline of Montreal includes the silhouette of an unexpected fruit-shaped Canadian staple.
New York, New York
The Real Winnie the Pooh & Pals
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
Baltimore, Maryland
Grave of John Wilkes Booth
A blank headstone topped with a pile of pennies marks the final resting place of the infamous assassin.
Baltimore, Maryland
Elijah Bond's Ouija Board Grave
The man who first patented the Ouija board rests in peace beneath a headstone that playfully reflects that achievement.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Bathroom
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
Brooklyn, New York
Leroy's Place
This interactive gallery makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world filled with whimsical monsters.
Washington, D.C.
The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly
Light bulbs, scrap wood, and tinfoil comprise this homemade throne of the gods.
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.
Rush-Bagot Monument
An overlooked tribute to one of the most important peace deals in American history.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown Portuguese Bakery
P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.
Seattle, Washington
World Famous Giant Shoe Museum
An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.
