A neighborhood of houses made of poured concrete through a process invented by Thomas Edison.

This monumental sculpture that welcomes visitors to Bethany Beach is a tribute to a regional Nanticoke Indian Tribe leader.

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.

This plaque celebrates the sister city relationship between Fredricksburg and Fréjus.

A miniature world of concrete and stone in Springfield, Ohio.

A literal in-depth look at one of the United States' most cherished coal mines and the questionable working conditions of its laborers

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

A small Richmond island dotted with the remnants of hundreds of years of history.

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.

The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.

The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

A 100-foot metal tower and swinging bridge that provides stunning views of mountains in five states.

The birthplace of Appalachia's only first lady, who some have dubbed the United States' "first female president."

An eight-sided home built during a brief octagon craze in the 1850s.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

First established in 1696, this settlement was abandoned after the Revolutionary War.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

Charleston's historic city jail once held everyone from pirates to Civil War POWs.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.