Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia Center Point
A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.
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Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
Washington, D.C.
Southwest Duck Pond
This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
The Portrait Monument
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
Washington, D.C.
Maine Avenue Fish Market
The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.
Washington, D.C.
Starship Enterprise NCC-1701
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Washington, D.C.
Inside the Capitol Dome
The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.
Washington, D.C.
Albert Einstein Bronze Statue
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
Washington, D.C.
Secret Entrance to the White House
The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.
Washington, D.C.
National Bonsai Museum
One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
Washington, D.C.
National Capitol Columns
The Corinthian columns that towered over Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration stand proud.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.
Granada, Spain
Muslim Gravestones of the Alhambra
Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.
Algiers, Algeria
Martyrs' Memorial
This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.
Deshnok, India
Karni Mata Temple
Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.
Jaipur, India
Jantar Mantar
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Jaipur, India
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.
Jodhpur, India
Mehrangarh Fort
This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, India
The Blue City of Jodhpur
Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.
Abhaneri, India
Chand Baori
Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.
Chicago, Illinois
The remains of "Polish Broadway"
Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.
Chicago, Illinois
Rainbo Club
Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.
Chicago, Illinois
Former Location of Polish Daily Zgoda Newspaper
The faint remains of a Polish news empire still linger.
Chicago, Illinois
Nelson Algren Memorial Fountain
Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.
