Forneys Creek, North Carolina
Tail of the Dragon
This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.
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Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania
Washington Crossing Historic Park
The site of the daring river crossing that changed the course of the American Revolution.
Port Royal, Virginia
Assassin's End
The Virginia farm where John Wilkes Booth met his grisly end is now largely forgotten.
Permanently Closed
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Greenfield Money Tree
Money may not grow on trees, but it can be dispensed by one.
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
The Old Country Store and Museum
This store also houses a museum dedicated to the history of these small, historic community shops.
Washington, D.C.
The Lockkeeper's House
A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.
Washington, D.C.
Jefferson Pier Marker
A tiny monument to the unsuccessful attempt by Thomas Jefferson to place the prime meridian in Washington.
Washington, D.C.
Sweet Home Cafe
This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.
Washington, D.C.
Cher Ami
A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
General Sheridan's Horse Rienzi Winchester
This taxidermy horse was a Civil War hero.
Washington, D.C.
Bare-Chested George Washington
Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.
Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Reading Room at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Home to a vast and influential collection of Shakespeareana.
Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument Marble Stripe
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Washington, D.C.
Grand Lodge Of Masons
This Masonic lodge was the first major private building to be constructed in Washington, D.C. after the Civil War.
Washington, D.C.
Equitable Cooperative Building Association
Over the last century, this elegant columned facade has been home to the headquarters of a bank, several nightclubs, and a restaurant.
Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
Washington, D.C.
Baptist Alley
This unassuming passageway played a key role in one of the most important events in U.S. history.
Washington, D.C.
Mummified Bison
The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.
Washington, D.C.
Starship Enterprise NCC-1701
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Washington, D.C.
First FDR Memorial
One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.
New York, New York
Giant Needle and Button
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Batsto Village
This historic iron-working village is now a ghost town so immaculate that it looks as though it was recently built.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
Collection of scores of race cars from the 1900s to recent lovingly maintained and displayed.
