Lorton, Virginia
Laurel Hill House
Standing for over 200 years, the abandoned home of a Revolutionary War hero and later a succession of prison superintendents.
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Lorton, Virginia
Standing for over 200 years, the abandoned home of a Revolutionary War hero and later a succession of prison superintendents.
Little America, Wyoming
Surrounded by a hundred mile radius of billboards, Little America is a roadside attraction whose primary appeal is hospitality.
Williams, Arizona
A small canyon with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall, only a short hike from the remnants of old Route 66.
New York, New York
The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.
New York, New York
Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.
New York, New York
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
New York, New York
Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.
New York, New York
The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
Washington, D.C.
The oldest house in Washington, D.C. wasn't originally constructed in the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C.
An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.
Salem, Massachusetts
This home is steeped in history from, George Washington to George Corwin, High Sheriff during the Salem Witch Trials.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.
Black Canyon City, Arizona
Every year, festive decorations appear on this juniper tree located in the median strip of a busy highway.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.
Boston, Massachusetts
This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.
Boston, Massachusetts
Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Amarillo, Texas
This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.
Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Payson, Arizona
This small memorial is dedicated to the Perryville State Prison firefighters who perished fighting the Dude Fire in 1990.
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
This small interfaith chapel lies not far from the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Flagstaff, Arizona
A replica of the flagpole that gave a frontier town its name.
Payson, Arizona
The handsome statue is a tribute to the post riders who traversed 52 miles of tough Arizona terrain.
Washington, D.C.
For 60 years, the academy had no permanent location until members voted Washington D.C. as its forever home.