Charlottesville, Virginia
Monticello's Vegetable Garden and Fruitery
Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.
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Laurel, Maryland
Laurel Dinosaur Park
This dig site outside D.C. is known for its exceptionally high density of baby dinosaur fossils and dinosaur eggs.
Charlottesville, Virginia
The Raven Room
Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.
Permanently Closed
Ellicott City, Maryland
Enchanted Forest Theme Park
Remnants of a storybook amusement park hidden behind a strip mall.
Iceland
Búðakirkja
This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.
Rif, Iceland
The Freezer
A world-class theater sits hidden in this remote town in West Iceland.
Heimaey, Iceland
Eldheimar Museum
This museum explores how a 1973 volcanic eruption forever changed this small Icelandic island.
Heimaey, Iceland
Volcanic Island of Heimaey
A modern Nordic Pompeii on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.
Heimaey, Iceland
World's Largest Puffin Colony
Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Elliðaey Island Lodge
Internet rumors, often involving Icelandic singer Björk, have abounded regarding this isolated outcrop of rock.
Skogar, Iceland
Seljavallalaug
The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.
Skógar, Iceland
Skógar Museum
A museum celebrating Icelandic history and technology.
Iceland
Drangurinn Rock
Icelandic folklore says this giant boulder was ripped from the mountains and placed at its current location, where it became home to elves.
Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
South Iceland's Bra Fence
Along this wire fence, travelers have been leaving a particular memento since 2012.
Alexandria, Virginia
George Washington's Distillery
The only place for a truly presidential dram.
Washington, D.C.
Sweet Home Cafe
This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.
Washington, D.C.
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Brussels, Belgium
Jeanneke Pis
Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rocky Statue
Yo, Adrian!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Golden Gal of Old Madison Square Garden
Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.
Brussels, Belgium
Neuhaus Chocolate Shop
The original shop where the iconic Belgian praline was invented.
Aachen, Germany
Printen Museum
This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Bock Casemates
An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Roman Relief on Rue du Saint-Esprit
An ancient Roman relief beautifully preserved on the façade of a house.
