Chevy Chase, Maryland
‘Oh, It’s You, Welcome!’
This lifelike sculpture of a policeman serves as a helpful reminder to watch out for crossing pedestrians.
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Chevy Chase, Maryland
This lifelike sculpture of a policeman serves as a helpful reminder to watch out for crossing pedestrians.
Washington, D.C.
This stately Georgetown rowhouse was once the home of a 54-year-old diplomat and his 16-year-old bride.
Arlington, Virginia
Situated in a bustling intersection, this "mobile" monument that honors local veterans from five different wars has moved several times but appears to have found its final resting place.
Chicago, Illinois
The last remaining vestige of a popular 1999 public art display.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Constructed during the roaring 20s, this restored historic hotel recalls its past as home to the first in-hotel distillery.
Urbana, Maryland
Not all airplanes are found in hangars or on runways, but this wayward fuselage seems out of place in its odd rural resting place.
Arlington, Virginia
The last remaining location of a drive-up hot dog stand named after a local pool shark.
Asheville, North Carolina
Sculptor Vadim Bora's bronze felines pay playful homage to architectural features no longer extant along Asheville's Wall Street.
Woodbridge, Virginia
The final resting place of a prominent Black American farming family sits in the shadows of an IKEA store.
Herndon, Virginia
Across from a hotel parking lot, a Confederate spy rests under a large tombstone with her Union Veteran husband behind a copse of trees in a small, well-maintained cemetery.
Washington, D.C.
After James Madison's death, his wife and former First Lady Dolley Madison lived in this yellow building near the White House.
Washington, D.C.
This rowhouse doubles as one of the most photographed spots in the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C.
This American Civil War-era fort still stands near the border between Washington, D.C. and Maryland.
Washington, D.C.
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Washington, D.C.
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.
Venice, Florida
Fill your car with gas and your belly with mouthwatering Cuban cuisine at this takeaway inside a Citgo station.
Littlestown, Pennsylvania
Intricate, eye-catching, award-winning rubber sculptures liven up this Pennsylvania town.
Kansas City, Missouri
The life of one of America's pre-eminent painters is frozen in time in the home where he lived, worked, and died.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
An unexpected must-see for fans of Star Wars who find themselves on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
A rare underwater observatory in the Caribbean that provides breathtaking views of vibrantly colored aquatic life.
Monroe, New York
Famed activist Hellen Keller was involved in the operation and administration of this vacation home for blind women starting in the early 20th century.
Savannah, Georgia
A monument to one of the few Olympic flames ever to be lit outside of the host city.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
This large stone residence served as a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg between stints as a tavern.