Washington, D.C.
House of the Temple
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
Charlottesville, Virginia
The only museum outside of Australia dedicated to exhibiting the artwork of Indigenous Australian artists.
Alexandria, Virginia
This twice-relocated "Usonian" home is among the smallest built by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Staunton, Virginia
Developed by focused shutterbugs, this museum exposes visitors to more than 6,000 different cameras.
Richmond, Virginia
A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.
Richmond, Virginia
This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.
Reno, Nevada
This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.
Baltimore, Maryland
Once a thriving business district, this former shopping area is now an urban ghost town in the heart of the city.
Baltimore, Maryland
The design of this historic domed church was influenced by Thomas Jefferson and intended as a statement of religious freedom.
Baltimore, Maryland
An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.
Baltimore, Maryland
A museum dedicated to exhibiting remarkable outsider art.
Baltimore, Maryland
It’s not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music’s library has been described as a “cathedral of books.”
Columbia, Pennsylvania
North America’s largest collection of horological devices and home to a colossal clock with a dizzying array of features.
Yorklyn, Pennsylvania
An outlandish shoe shaped house built by an eccentric millionaire.
Orrtanna, Pennsylvania
An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Delicate Wurlitzers, creepy clowns, and The Noid all share space in this insane explosion of kitsch history.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A tiny, unmarked beer and whiskey bar above an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly fails to conceal live bluegrass.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Eccentric concrete mansion and museum designed and built by hand from the inside out.
West Chester, Pennsylvania
This might just be the TARDIS of bookstores.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A curious building honoring past and current members of a historic musical comedy troupe.
Lyndhurst, Virginia
This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.
Washington, D.C.
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
Paju, South Korea
The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.