Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historic Tun Tavern Location
Believed to be the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shane Confectionery
Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Tunnel Mural
One of Philadelphia's largest murals resides hidden under this bridge.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mask and Wig Clubhouse
A curious building honoring past and current members of a historic musical comedy troupe.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fox & Son Fair Foods
Find your state fair food favorites all year long.
Everett, Pennsylvania
The Igloo Soft Freeze
Built in the 1970s, this curious modular home found new life as a sundae-shaped ice cream stand.
Everett, Pennsylvania
Giant Quarter
A 20-foot-tall quarter commemorates George Washington’s ties to Bedford County.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
John Goodway Sycamore Tree
This massive sycamore tree has been labeled as one of the largest in the state.
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
The site where nine miners were trapped underground for over 77 hours in 2002.
Lakewood, Ohio
Presidential Christmas Ornaments at Hixson's
This antique shop features a large collection of ornaments amassed by an Ohio florist who helped decorate the White House for the holidays.
Bellville, Ohio
Jacques the World’s Largest Bobblehead
This 35-foot-tall hamburger-toting chef is said to be the largest bobblehead in the world.
Puerto Rico
Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls)
A magnificent waterfall nestled in the heart of the El Yunque National Forest.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Schaefer's Auto Art
A quirky collection of outsider art made from automobile parts.
Cabin John, Maryland
Union Arch Bridge
The bridge's highly-contested plaque (once again) honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Washington, D.C.
Gun Barrel Fence
This robust fence in front of a historic Georgetown home is likely made from hundreds of recycled Revolutionary War firearms.
Washington, D.C.
Mount Zion Cemetery's Underground Railroad Shelter
People escaping slavery may have hidden inside a corpse vault.
Washington, D.C.
Embassy Gulf Service Center
Behind an abandoned storefront is an example of pioneering 1930s gas station architecture.
Washington, D.C.
Taras Shevchenko Memorial
A small park honors the legendary Ukrainian poet.
Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Bridge
This bridge over D.C.'s Rock Creek Park is sometimes called the "Buffalo Bridge" because of its four buffalo sculptures, which were cast from a single piece of bronze.
Washington, D.C.
Letelier-Moffitt Monument
A diminutive memorial marks the site of a successful assassination by a right-wing death squad in America's capital.
Washington, D.C.
The Lindens
The oldest house in Washington, D.C. wasn't originally constructed in the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C.
Strom Party Animal
A public art jibe at one of the United States’ oldest and longest-serving senators.
Washington, D.C.
Spanish Steps
A terrace reminiscent of Rome's Spanish Steps is tucked away in a little park in Washington, D.C.
