A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The poet's been ambling through these New York woods since 1940.

The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.

Born a slave on the Arlington estate, Parks dug the first graves at Arlington National Cemetery, and was buried there, too.

Recorded as the first person buried in Arlington Cemetery.

A gift from Scotland to the United States in memory of the 270 lives lost when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie due to a terrorist bombing.

Though his role as the inventor of baseball may be up for debate, fans still festoon Doubleday's grave with baseballs.

Once considered a marvel of engineering, this 107-mile canal played an integral role in building New York City.

Color-coded signs direct drivers on a network of routes designed to avoid Pittsburgh traffic.

The sounds of the world's largest fully functioning pipe organ dazzle shoppers at a Philadelphia Macy's.

This extraordinary Depression-era expenditure was modeled after a postcard of a Mediterranean hotel.

Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.

America’s smallest national park site is the former residence of exiled Polish national hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

Just outside the Naval Academy, Hell Point is a historical marker that could easily be the point where failed students wait for the bus.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

The bridge's highly-contested plaque (once again) honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

The childhood home of the Sultan of Swat is just a line drive away from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

This statue honors the author's groundbreaking family story.

A quick journey through the history of Annapolis.

Live chainsaw carvings of tiki statues aim to keep a tradition with ancient roots alive in this small Delaware town.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

This local gem houses the largest collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings outside of the U.K.