Silver Spring, Maryland
Wheaton Station Escalator
The longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere takes over three minutes to ride down.
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Silver Spring, Maryland
The longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere takes over three minutes to ride down.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.
Washington, D.C.
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
Washington, D.C.
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Oatman, Arizona
This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.
Nederland, Colorado
One of the few surviving Panama Canal steam shovels stands outside a tiny Colorado mining museum.
New York, New York
The "Seinfeld" diner.
Bangor, Maine
The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.
Pie Town, New Mexico
This popular pitstop lives up to its name.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.
Madrid, Spain
An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store
Madrid, Spain
The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Madrid, Spain
An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.
Madrid, Spain
The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Guadalajara, Spain
Originally used to sell brandy, the bull-shaped billboard became an iconic symbol of Spain.
Sant Adrià de Besòs, Spain
The unexpectedly beloved remnants of a controversial thermal power plant.
Barcelona, Spain
The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.