Washington, D.C.
Signers’ Memorial
Engraved in stone here are the signatures of everyone who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Washington, D.C.
Engraved in stone here are the signatures of everyone who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
The final resting place of the Seminole Indian chief who fought against government occupation in Florida.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.
St. Helena Island, South Carolina
Once luxurious, these oceanfront beach homes have been left to succumb to the elements as the beach is slowly washed away.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.
Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon
This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.
London, England
A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.
Yavapai County, Arizona
Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.
Memphis, Tennessee
A reclusive Memphis neighborhood is home to decades worth of misunderstood Masonic folk art.
Leiden, Netherlands
One of the oldest masonic temples in the Netherlands, built in 1757.
Bruges, Belgium
This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.
New York, New York
A good place to research the Freemasons, esoterica, occultism, and hermeticism.
Paris, France
One of the oldest masonic museums in Paris.
Chicago, Illinois
Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.
Tappan, New York
This derelict building used to house infirm Freemasons, their widows, and orphans.
Barcelona, Spain
A once-secret library of Freemason history in Catalonia.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Huge masonic hall in Philadelphia with lavishly themed rooms.
Batavia, New York
A towering cemetery monument honors a man who threatened to expose the Freemasons and paid with his life.
Alexandria, Virginia
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
Washington, D.C.
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
London, England
Hidden behind a wall for decades, this masonic lodge was only rediscovered during renovations.
East Jerusalem, Israel
An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.
Huntington, West Virginia
Step into a converted schoolhouse packed with radios, ham gear, and a century of broadcasting history.