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.
Places I've been
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Washington, D.C.
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.
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Dine like an American revolutionary at Colonial Williamsburg.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Athens, Greece
Where commuters walk through remnants of an ancient Greek necropolis.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.
Alexandria, Virginia
The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.
Chantilly, Virginia
At Washington's Dulles Airport is a satellite museum (no pun intended) with three quarters of a million square feet of aircraft history.
Charleston, South Carolina
Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.
Johns Island, South Carolina
One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.
Mount Gilead, North Carolina
This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.
Bryson City, North Carolina
This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.
New Bern, North Carolina
This multi-story wooden waterpark offers homemade thrills.
New Bern, North Carolina
The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.
Beaufort, North Carolina
A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.
Forneys Creek, North Carolina
This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.
Cherokee, North Carolina
Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.