Baltimore, Maryland
Round Falls
Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.
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Baltimore, Maryland
Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.
Baltimore, Maryland
An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.
Baltimore, Maryland
A 200-year-old bar with a cheeky name claims to have served Edgar Allan Poe his final drink.
Baltimore, Maryland
This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.
Baltimore, Maryland
The man who first patented the Ouija board rests in peace beneath a headstone that playfully reflects that achievement.
Baltimore, Maryland
Crammed into a Baltimore row house is an oddities shop that sells everything from skulls to dead insects.
Baltimore, Maryland
It’s not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music’s library has been described as a “cathedral of books.”
Beltsville, Maryland
The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.
Freeport, Maine
When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.
Corolla, North Carolina
One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.
Manteo, North Carolina
Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.
Lexington, Virginia
The oddly shaped, steam-spewing building is now an art studio and gallery.
Roanoke, Virginia
An overgrown collection of miniature buildings still stand as evidence of one couple's obsession with The King.
Mansfield, Ohio
Superfans of The Shawshank Redemption can take a driving tour of most of the films real locations.
Mansfield, Ohio
Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.
Bellefontaine, Ohio
In this relatively flat state the highest point is an honored place.
Norfolk, Virginia
One tiny triangular park commemorates the victims of a yellow fever epidemic—many of whom are buried right below the grass.
Salisbury, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's highest point is spotted with boulders which were pushed to the surface by nothing but cold.
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
One of the last surviving C-97s sits in a field in front of a Wisconsin inn.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
The final resting place of two members of the infamous Doan gang, notorious outlaws and Revolutionary War Loyalists.
New Hope, Pennsylvania
This stone tower marks a lookout point over the historic Washington Crossing, and maybe some buried treasure.