Margate City, New Jersey
Lucy the Elephant
Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
Places empace Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Hamburg, New Jersey
The Gingerbread Castle
Once in a state of dilapidation, this candy-inspired fortress is now being revived.
Ogdensburg, New Jersey
Fluorescent Rocks of Sterling Hill Mine
Hundreds of glow-in-the-dark objects light up a museum in a historic zinc mine.
Flemington, New Jersey
Northlandz
One of the world's largest model railroads is a mind-boggling achievement.
Lewes, Delaware
Sussex Tavern at Rabbit’s Ferry House
Sip colonial-era cocktails at this monthly recreation of a 1740 watering hole.
Dover, Delaware
Miles the Monster
The Dover International Speedway is home to a towering, concrete-skinned, racecar-hungry behemoth.
Washington, D.C.
Old Post Office Tower
The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
The L. Ron Hubbard House
Also known as the Founding Church of Scientology.
Washington, D.C.
Jokes Phone
Press 1 for knock-knock jokes.
Washington, D.C.
Owney the Postal Dog
A traveling postal dog covered 48 states and more than 140,000 miles, and he lives on as taxidermy, patched up with a rabbit's foot and a pig's ear.
Washington, D.C.
Renwick Gallery
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
Washington, D.C.
Ruins of the McMillan Sand Filtration Site at Reservoir Park
An Industrial Revolution-era public work that purified water using nothing but sand.
Washington, D.C.
Barbie Pond on Q Street
A rotating cast of guys and dolls in front of a Washington, D.C. building.
Washington, D.C.
Reading Room at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Home to a vast and influential collection of Shakespeareana.
Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
National Building Museum
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
Washington, D.C.
Riggs Library
A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
Washington, D.C.
Culture House
A historic neighborhood church is reborn as a psychedelic arts collective.
Washington, D.C.
The Dupont Underground
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
Washington, D.C.
The Mansion on O Street
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Washington, D.C.
International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Nashville, Tennessee
Santa's Pub
Flaunt your karaoke chops at this pitch-perfect dive bar.
