This historic boathouse was constructed using salvaged lumber from burned barns.

This stately mansion, built in 1787 by America's first Secretary of the Navy, is rumored to be one of the most haunted buildings in Washington, DC.

An 18th-century townhouse that once hosted guests of the president.

Before Metro, Washington had a robust streetcar network—and you see the remains of this infrastructure if you know where to look.

Two statues of the fictitious toy robots that ran afoul of local government

Rumor has it the hot dog stand was targeted by two Russian nuclear missiles.

Northern Virginia’s iconic Vietnamese shopping center.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

Volcanic stone sentinels stand watch at a Korean Bell Garden in Virginia.

An original apothecary from 1792.

In 1889, a small group of women began meeting to discuss literature, art, and other topics. Their every-other-week salon grew into a lending library that still exists today.

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

This North Carolina museum is keeping the pinball craze alive, with a little Space Invaders on the side.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

Amazing views of Long Island Sound can be seen from this mountaintop tower.

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

The first official clock in North America, it kept time for the Spanish government of Santo Domingo.

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

Built in 1512, the oldest cathedral in the Americas.

The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else.