London, England
'The World Turned Upside Down'
Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
London, England
Elfin Oak
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
London, England
'Peter Pan' Gravemarkers
Two tombstones associated with the much-beloved children's story.
London, England
London's Rose-Ringed Parakeets
Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.
Red Hook, New York
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
A living antique aviation museum in the historic town of Red Hook, New York.
Washington, D.C.
Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
New York, New York
Grand Central Oyster Bar
This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.
New York, New York
Grand Central Ceiling Dark Patch
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
Rochester, New York
The Playhouse Swillburger
A bar, burger joint, and arcade housed in a late 19th-century church building.
Rome, New York
Fort Stanwix National Monument
An interesting look into 18th-century American history.
Boiceville, New York
Steve Heller's Fabulous Furniture (and Sculpture Garden)
Homemade rockets, dinosaurs, and robots make this New York small business much more than a furniture store.
Washington, D.C.
Summerhouse
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Washington, D.C.
Knife Edge
Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.
Washington, D.C.
Capitol Air Conditioning Towers
"Congress may voluntarily remain in session throughout the summer, in order that our Congressmen may be protected from the intolerable discomforts and dangers of the ordinary outdoor weather!”
Washington, D.C.
Mummified Bison
The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.
Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
Washington, D.C.
D.C. War Memorial
An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
The K-9 of the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
Kilroy Was Here
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
Washington, D.C.
Jefferson Pier Marker
A tiny monument to the unsuccessful attempt by Thomas Jefferson to place the prime meridian in Washington.
Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument Marble Stripe
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Alexandria, Virginia
The Elk of Prince Street
A massive, majestic mammal watches over pedestrians from his perch atop a former B.P.O.E. lodge.
Washington, D.C.
The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly
Light bulbs, scrap wood, and tinfoil comprise this homemade throne of the gods.
Alexandria, Virginia
Gadsby's Tavern
This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.
