Washington, D.C.
Cuban-American Friendship Urn
The only National Monument ever to go missing for nearly 50 years then resurface in a dump.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Washington, D.C.
Steam Tunnels Under Capitol Hill
100 years later, they're still down there.
Washington, D.C.
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Before founding the American Red Cross, Clara Barton had a tremendous humanitarian impact by locating thousands of missing soldiers.
Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
Washington, D.C.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
Washington, D.C.
The Exorcist Stairs
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Munich, Germany
München Olympiastadion
An abandoned train station in Munich constructed for the 1972 Olympic games.
Munich, Germany
Schönheitengalerie (Gallery of Beauties)
King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hand of Faith Gold Nugget
The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.
Henderson, Nevada
The Simpsons House
Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.
Las Vegas, Nevada
KISS by Monster Mini Golf
A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.
San Jose, California
Orchestria Palm Court
This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.
San Jose, California
Sonic Runway
At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
San Jose, California
Communications Hill Grand Staircase
This 252 step staircase offers stunning views of San Jose.
Pasadena, California
Theodore Lukens House
Home of the "Father of Forestry."
Genola, Utah
Tintic Standard Reduction Mill
The remains of this early 20th century refinery loom on a mountainside like a graffiti-covered fortress.
Moab, Utah
Landscape Arch
The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.
Rockville, Utah
Grafton Ghost Town
Settled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1859, this abandoned frontier town has appeared in several films.
Garfield County, Utah
Burr Trail Switchbacks
Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.
Delta, Utah
Trilobite Quarry
Dig for your own trilobites in this goldmine of invertebrates.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Ernest Hemingway's Grave
Despite his legacy of work in Spain, Cuba, and Florida, the larger-than-life writer's grave is a simple affair tucked in an Idaho cemetery.
Los Angeles, California
Korean Bell of Friendship
This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Los Angeles, California
Velaslavasay Panorama
Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.
