Washington, D.C.
Letelier-Moffitt Monument
A diminutive memorial marks the site of a successful assassination by a right-wing death squad in America's capital.
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Washington, D.C.
A diminutive memorial marks the site of a successful assassination by a right-wing death squad in America's capital.
Key Biscayne, Florida
Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.
Brooklyn, New York
This 19th century brick building in Brooklyn stands out like the anachronistic landmark that it is.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Triangular House built on a leafy residential street in St. Paul.
East Haddam, Connecticut
The Connecticut village named for its subterranean thunder.
Glendive, Montana
The oldest badlands in North America, Makoshika State Park takes it name from the Lakota words for broken land.
Westford, Massachusetts
A monument in a town outside of Boston celebrates the visits of Edgar Allan Poe.
Haughton, Louisiana
Roadside attraction with more than 1,000 stuffed and mounted animal skins displayed in simulated natural habitats with hand-painted backdrops.
Pasadena, California
The site of the house Jack Parsons made famous both in life and death.
Highlands, New Jersey
These unassuming lighthouses have seen the first reading of the Pledge of Allegiance, the first wireless transmission, and more than one mystery.
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn's most iconic restaurant, resurrected.
Logansport, Indiana
This former Indiana quarry has been transformed into a park and SCUBA site where divers can explore the drowned mining equipment.
Santa Maria, California
Factory that once supported an entire company town of 350.
Cora, Wyoming
The easiest way to the highest point in Wyoming is only accessible via one hefty fee.
Freetown, Massachusetts
This 50-foot rock formation looked like a face that was once believed to be that of a Native American chief.
Compton, California
This museum honors the first Spanish land grant in California which is still in the hands of the original owner's family.
San Francisco, California
The legendary statue-hating superintendent of Golden Gate Park is honored with... a statue.
Paxton, Nebraska
What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.
Savannah, Georgia
This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."
San Francisco, California
One time home to turn of the century explosives, now hidden under the Bay Bridge.
Florissant, Missouri
A wax effigy of St. Valentine hides one of the saint's relics.
Fairmont City, Illinois
Fresh wooden posts have been added to ancient holes to recreate a primitive henge clock.
Sunderland, Massachusetts
This giant Massachusetts sycamore is said to hold the dubious distinction of being the "widest tree East of the Mississippi!"
San Francisco, California
A classic advertising icon immortalized in regal bronze.