Thurmond, West Virginia
Thurmond, West Virginia
Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.
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Thurmond, West Virginia
Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.
Washington, D.C.
Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.
Washington, D.C.
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Thingvellir, Iceland
This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.
Reykholt, Iceland
This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.
Kuna, Idaho
A volcanic core jutting above the plain between the Snake and Boise Rivers, a marker identifies the reference point for all U.S. Government Surveys in Idaho.
Boise, Idaho
The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.
Boise, Idaho
This work of art by Matthew Mazzotta resides in this park dedicated to the first black legislator in Idaho.
Boise, Idaho
A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.
Boise, Idaho
When in Idaho, sleep in a giant potato.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.
Chicago, Illinois
A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.
Oxon Hill, Maryland
The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.
Chicago, Illinois
The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.
Chicago, Illinois
A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.
Chicago, Illinois
A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.
Chicago, Illinois
An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.
New Orleans, Louisiana
In 1857, the Mardi Gras parade tradition began at this intersection.
Fairfax Station, Virginia
The most historic church in Fairfax County played a role in the creation of the American Red Cross.
Falls Church, Virginia
This eye-catching sculpture of rural life seems a bit out of place at a suburban intersection in front of a car dealership.