Washington, D.C.
The K-9 of the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
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Washington, D.C.
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Washington, D.C.
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Seattle, Washington
The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.
Seattle, Washington
This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.
Seattle, Washington
Spanning an elevation of 160 feet and containing 388 steps, this is Seattle's longest staircase.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
Seattle, Washington
A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.
Bedford, Virginia
This monument is dedicated to those lost on June 6, 1944, in the town with that day’s highest per-capita casualty rate.
Arlington, Virginia
This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.
Arlington, Virginia
This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.
Lynchburg, Virginia
A quintet of history museums make this Virginia graveyard as much a resting place for funereal history as it is for people.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
An alternate history park where the Union Army loses the war... to dinosaurs.
Centreville, Virginia
Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
A rare underwater observatory in the Caribbean that provides breathtaking views of vibrantly colored aquatic life.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rumored to be the famed pirate's lookout tower, this historic stone structure is now just watching for tourists.
New Braunfels, Texas
Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.
Austin, Texas
Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.
Waco, Texas
Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Memphis, Tennessee
The only museum in North America dedicated to Memphis hoodoo history.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.