Washington, D.C.
Fort Reno Park
The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.
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Washington, D.C.
The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.
Triangle, Virginia
A memorial dedicated to a highly decorated Marine and Korean War veteran, who also happened to be a horse.
Front Royal, Virginia
This sprawling farm was once a Cold War-era hideaway for the nation's top diplomats.
Arlington, Virginia
Though his role as the inventor of baseball may be up for debate, fans still festoon Doubleday's grave with baseballs.
Arlington, Virginia
In what is rumored to be an intentional act of spite, this memorial almost completely obscures the nearby grave of a senior officer.
Lowell, Massachusetts
The two writers famously didn't come to blows over the Oxford comma.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Once the most painted on object in the world, this short campus fence is well on its way to being so again.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This icon of the Atomic Age now lays dormant.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The last street in Pittsburgh that's paved with wood.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Once used to screen films for theater owners to rent, this historic building is now a start up hub.
Chicago, Illinois
Over 1,000 pieces of one of the most niche art objects imaginable: the glass paperweight.
Washington, D.C.
America's Most Wanted's set resides in this tribute to the history of crime and punishment.
Washington, D.C.
The former home of the woman who successfully fought to integrate restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
A promising candidate for the lost rock laid by George Washington was unearthed, but the hunt is still on.
Washington, D.C.
This nine-story building is the oldest standing skyscraper in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
The early data processor factory founded in Washington for the 1890 U.S. Census went on to become IBM.
Washington, D.C.
A tiny monument to the unsuccessful attempt by Thomas Jefferson to place the prime meridian in Washington.
Washington, D.C.
A diminutive plaque recalls the treetop sniper who almost killed Abe Lincoln.
Washington, D.C.
Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.
South Park Township, Pennsylvania
A preserved 18th century homestead in Western Pennsylvania marks the spot where the Whiskey Rebellion began.
Donora, Pennsylvania
A museum commemorating the Donora Smog, which killed 20 people in October 1948 and sparked national outrage over air pollution.
Irwin, Pennsylvania
This shrine to McDonalds' most iconic sandwich holds a 14-foot tall burger.
Irwin, Pennsylvania
True to his word, George Swanson is buried in his white 1984 Corvette.
Oldtown, Maryland
Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.