Newport, Rhode Island
The White Horse Tavern
The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate.
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Newport, Rhode Island
The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate.
Carroll, New Hampshire
A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.
Concord, New Hampshire
This location of a Mexican chain restaurant has a unique location: an old jail.
Concord, New Hampshire
The 92-foot-tall structure is based on the aircraft that carried the first Americans into space.
Lincoln, New Hampshire
The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.
Argolis, Greece
This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.
Athens, Greece
Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.
Windsor, England
The patch of land below the memorial was gifted by the British to the United States.
Nafplio, Greece
Public water fountains built during the Ottoman Era still stand throughout this seaside town.
Boston, Massachusetts
Located in Faneuil Hall, the headquarters of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts has stood the test of time.
Manchester, New Hampshire
This riverfront statue honors the inventor of the first video games ever sold.
Flemington, New Jersey
One of the world's largest model railroads is a mind-boggling achievement.
Howes Cave, New York
Why have you never heard of the second most popular tourist site in New York?
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Washington, D.C.
Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.
Washington, D.C.
A haunting tribute to pioneering photographer Clover Adams.
Washington, D.C.
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Paris, France
Inside a former cabaret, seven floors of erotic art.
Paris, France
The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.
Paris, France
The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.
Paris, France
The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.