Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina
Iguazu Falls
A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Itaipu Dam
As one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams this plant took two countries to get built.
New York, New York
14th Street-Union Square Moving Platforms
The only subway station in the city that still makes use of gap fillers.
College Park, Maryland
College Park Airport and Aviation Museum
The world's oldest continuously operating airport was founded by the Wright Brothers.
Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt Historic District
A relic of FDR's brief foray into utopian urban planning.
Arlington, Virginia
Arlington Temple United Methodist Church
This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."
Arlington, Virginia
Netherlands Carillon
An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.
Alexandria, Virginia
South Boundary Stone of Washington, DC
America's first federal monument.
Oxon Hill, Maryland
The Awakening
The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.
Washington, D.C.
National Capitol Columns
The Corinthian columns that towered over Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration stand proud.
Washington, D.C.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
Colmar Manor, Maryland
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Politicians, bureaucrats, and military officers gathered in this field near the Capitol to settle their disputes with blood.
Takoma Park, Maryland
Roscoe the Rooster
The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Mint Coin Store
Coins and medals straight from the mint await visitors to this shop in the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C.
Inaugural Parade Center Line
A line of blue paint marks the route of the inaugural parade.
Washington, D.C.
Art Museum of the Americas
The most magical part of this Latin American and Caribbean art museum is a room covered in beautiful blue tiles from floor to ceiling.
Washington, D.C.
Signers’ Memorial
Engraved in stone here are the signatures of everyone who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Washington, D.C.
Capital Transit Co. Streetcar Barn
Before Metro, Washington had a robust streetcar network—and you see the remains of this infrastructure if you know where to look.
Washington, D.C.
Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle Ruins
A derelict bit of transportation infrastructure hidden in the woods.
Cabin John, Maryland
Union Arch Bridge
The bridge's highly-contested plaque (once again) honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Bethesda, Maryland
Glen Echo Amusement Park
Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.
Potomac, Maryland
Travilah Oak Tree
A massive white oak tree provides a beautiful canopy near a suburban shopping center and stood before the signing of the Constitution.
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Smithsburg, Maryland
Abandoned Hang-gliding Launch Pad
A labor of love built by local hang-gliding enthusiasts, this ideal launch spot was outlawed by the authorities and has since been largely abandoned.
Walkersville, Maryland
Fountain Rock Lime Kilns
A well-preserved quarry and six of eight continuous burning pot kilns used to make burnt lime and crushed stone are highlights of the self-guided walking tour in Fountain Rock Park.
