Alexandria, Virginia
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
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Alexandria, Virginia
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
Cass, West Virginia
Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.
Sterling, Virginia
This pun was simply waiting to come to life, and one defense contractor made it so.
Fairfax Station, Virginia
This Virginia railway overpass is said to be haunted by a serial killer in a rabbit costume.
White Post, Virginia
Outsider art meets paleontology at this roadside reptile repository.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.
Staunton, Virginia
The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.
Centreville, Virginia
Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Winchester, England
This silent sentry in the crypt below a large Gothic cathedral is often knee-deep in water.
Winchester, England
A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.
Launceston, England
Now nearly dry, this lake is said to be the ancient home of the Lady of the Lake, and was once thought to be bottomless.
Trethevy, England
A unique waterfall that some believe attracts the fairfolk.
Tintagel, England
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Tintagel, England
Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.
Chivay, Peru
Mystic Incan rock piles three miles above sea level.
Aguas Calientes, Peru
If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.
Aguas Calientes, Peru
The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.
Urubamba, Peru
Huge stone depressions which may have acted as an Incan agricultural experiment.