San Diego, California
Unconditional Surrender
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
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San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
Almaty, Kazakhstan
This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.
Lawrence, Kansas
Lone survivor from Custer's Last Stand forever preserved.
Mackinac County, Michigan
The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.
Lawton, Oklahoma
Final resting place of Geronimo, Quanah Parker, and the first atomic gun ever fired.
Washington, D.C.
A small triangle of DC grass is the final resting place of one of Sonny and Cher's songs.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Alexandria, Virginia
The narrowest house in America is seven feet of pure spite.
Alexandria, Virginia
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
Arlington, Virginia
An extensive, if one-sided, history of U.S. law enforcement's war on drugs.
Arlington, Virginia
This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.
Arlington, Virginia
Parking garage where Bob Woodward met Watergate source "Deep Throat."
Arlington, Virginia
This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Austin, Nevada
Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.
Washington, D.C.
D.C. once had its own tiny rival to the New York Stock Exchange.
New York, New York
This monument to a veteran of the Mexican-American War is one of only two in Manhattan that serve as an actual mausoleum.
New York, New York
Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.
New York, New York
Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.
New York, New York
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Whittier, Alaska
The ruins of a town wiped out by the second-largest earthquake in recorded history.
Three Rivers, California
Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.
Boston, Massachusetts
An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.