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The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

Nine of the very few concrete ships ever made in the U.S. are beautifully decaying off a Virginia pier.

This once-palatial plantation may have been the site where a draft of the Declaration of Independence was written.

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

The last of Philadelphia's wood-paved streets is now a landmark of terrible engineering.

One of Philadelphia's largest murals resides hidden under this bridge.

South Philadelphia is home to Keith Haring's only surviving in situ collaborative public mural.

Erected in 1697 this Philadelphia bridge is the oldest surviving roadway bridge and perhaps the oldest stone bridge in the United States.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

The oldest surviving botanic garden in the United States.

This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.

One artist's love letter to his city and its citizens plays out across dozens of bright murals painted on the sides of decrepit buildings.

An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.

High-end dining has a home in this former gas station.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

What was meant as an innocent piece of art has earned a reputation as the "mansplaining sculpture."

Tile mosaics and quotes from Pablo Picasso add an artistic flair to these bus stop benches.

The 19th-century ruins hide deep in an overgrown forest.