Washington, D.C.
The Blessing of the Fleets Ceremony
The fountains of the U.S. Navy Memorial are annually salted with water from the Seven Seas as part of a nautical ritual.
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Washington, D.C.
The fountains of the U.S. Navy Memorial are annually salted with water from the Seven Seas as part of a nautical ritual.
Washington, D.C.
Housing the National Women's Party since 1929, this historic house is now a monument to the fight for gender equality.
Washington, D.C.
The famous abolitionist’s preserved estate is one of Washington's finest monuments to its great Black citizens.
Fort Washington, Maryland
This fort down the Potomac from Washington, D.C. was once the only defensive fort protecting the capital.
Arlington, Virginia
An extensive, if one-sided, history of U.S. law enforcement's war on drugs.
Arlington, Virginia
This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.
Arlington, Virginia
The remains of a historic plantation nestled in between a parking lot and the rental car return at Reagan National Airport.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.
Eminence, Missouri
It's as if the herds walked straight out of a fairy tale into the Missouri wilds.
Edinburgh, Scotland
On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.
Valladolid, Mexico
This small museum explores Mexican history and culture through clothing.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland
Dedicated to preserving railway history from across Ireland.
Santa Monica, California
Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.
Altamira, Costa Rica
Dine inside a giant caterpillar at this community-run eatery.
Las Coloradas, Mexico
This small, yet notable, cable-stayed bridge was built to support tourism to a series of internet-famous pink lakes.
Heimaey, Iceland
This museum explores how a 1973 volcanic eruption forever changed this small Icelandic island.
Magnet Cove, Arkansas
Home to a seasonal waterfall and swimming hole in the Ouachita Mountains.
Porto Alegre, Brazil
One of the few remaining temples of the Religion of Humanity.
Moravský Krumlov, Czechia
Art Nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha spent 18 years creating these monumental paintings of Slavic history and mythology.
Ronda, Spain
Sample Spanish wines under frescoes in a historic monastery of "barefoot old men."
Ramah, New Mexico
A vibrant colony of rescued wolves and other canids.
Gulfport, Mississippi
A brick-lined alley full of public artwork tucked away in downtown Gulfport.
Tarragona, Spain
Touching the iron railings of Tarragona's balcony to the Mediterranean is said to bring good luck.
Austin, Texas
Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.