Thomasville, North Carolina
'The Chair'
A 30-foot-tall cement chair pays tribute to a historic design and a local industry.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Yorba Linda, California
Richard Nixon's Resignation Helicopter
The helicopter that "Tricky Dick" absconded from the White House in on his last day in office.
Kakadu, Australia
Ubirr Rock Art
Kakadu National Park is known for its stunning beauty and its rock art, which represents the longest historical records of any continuous civilization on Earth.
Washington, D.C.
Almas Temple
One of the last mosaic tile facades found in the city.
Washington, D.C.
George Washington University's River Horse
The hippo that stands on this university campus was once a drunken flea market purchase.
London, England
Wellington Arch
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
Little Rock, Arkansas
The "Little Rock"
Yup, that's where the name came from.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
Improbably, the largest wildlife refuge in the conterminous 48 states sits just northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Falls Park
More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.
Wilmington, Delaware
Enchanted Woods at Winterthur Gardens
An award-winning children’s garden enchants visitors at the intersection of natural beauty and fairy tales.
Yorktown, Virginia
Surrender Field
The location where the American Revolution ended.
Salima, Malawi
Nankoma Island
The ideal location for an immersive ecological experience.
Mtakataka, Malawi
Kungoni Centre of Culture and Art
A museum complex preserving Malawian history and art, and renowned for its woodcarving tradition.
Washington, D.C.
Guglielmo Marconi Memorial
Dedicated to the man who created the first radio wave communication system.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Lend-Lease Monument
This super-sized statue is the only public memorial to the deal that ended America's neutrality during World War II.
Fairbanks, Alaska
'Polaris'
The sculpture's largest spire points directly toward the North Star.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks Antler Arch
A morbid gateway to an Alaska town prides itself on the hunting history it represents.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks Community Museum
This free series of exhibitions honors the fascinating history of the region.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Rubik’s Cube
The world's largest version of this iconic puzzle cube is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Madrid, Spain
La Fuentecilla
This historic fountain is a favorite neighborhood meeting point.
Madrid, Spain
Statue of Diana the Huntress
Artist Natividad Sánchez wrote a new ending for one of Roman mythology's tragic love stories.
Glasgow, Scotland
University of Glasgow Memorial Gates
Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Alaska Highway's Milepost 1523
This mile marker stands at the unofficial end of a highway built to defend the United States from a Japanese invasion during World War II.
Alexandria, Virginia
Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park Labyrinth
The only labyrinth within the city of Alexandria.
