Washington, D.C.
General Sheridan's Horse Rienzi Winchester
This taxidermy horse was a Civil War hero.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Washington, D.C.
The L. Ron Hubbard House
Also known as the Founding Church of Scientology.
Washington, D.C.
Water Gate at the Watergate Complex
Before Nixon, "watergate" meant canals.
Washington, D.C.
Southwest Duck Pond
This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Old Stone House
The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.
Washington, D.C.
The Mutilated Currency Division
An obscure public service from the U.S. government that redeems burnt, moldy, and soiled old greenbacks.
Alexandria, Virginia
Wilkes Street Tunnel
This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.
Alexandria, Virginia
Mount Vernon Slave Cemetery
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington
This fort down the Potomac from Washington, D.C. was once the only defensive fort protecting the capital.
New York, New York
Gorilla Diorama
Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.
Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Foote Rodman Guns
A mammoth pair of Civil War artillery guns abandoned out in the forest.
Knoxville, Maryland
The Sign Above the Tunnel
This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.
Washington, D.C.
Marilyn Monroe Mural
A tribute to the pop culture icon overlooks this Washington D.C. intersection.
Washington, D.C.
Roman Legionnaire Modesty Shields
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
Madison, Wisconsin
Old Abe
A renowned Civil War veteran, this Bald eagle now presides over the Wisconsin State Assembly.
New York, New York
Stationary Figures Mosaics
Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.
Colmar Manor, Maryland
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Politicians, bureaucrats, and military officers gathered in this field near the Capitol to settle their disputes with blood.
Cusco, Peru
Plaza de Armas
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
Key West, Florida
U.S. Route 1 Mile 0 Sign
The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.
Washington, D.C.
Washington Family Church National Cathedral
An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Monticello's Vegetable Garden and Fruitery
Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.
Fairfax, Virginia
Thompson Family Cemetery
A graveyard that dates back over 200 years stands near a busy shopping center.
San Juan Teotihuacan de Arista, Mexico
Quetzalpapálotl Palace
Dating back to the second century, vestiges of prehispanic mural paintings are found in this underground palace.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Street Name Tiles of New Orleans
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
