Washington, D.C.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
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Washington, D.C.
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Alexandria, Virginia
Long buried under the 20th-century landscape, this lift lock of the Alexandria Canal is the lone remnant of an ambitious early American transportation project.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The last remnants of Fort Pitt also hold the distinction of being the oldest structure west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The only way to see Pittsburgh is from the top of this lookout point, just like the ancient members of the native peoples did.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Found art has transformed this Pittsburgh neighborhood into a psychedelic dream.
Agoura Hills, California
An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.
Santa Barbara, California
Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Austin, Texas
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
San Antonio, Texas
A tall smoke stack and boarded-up buildings are all that's left of the pioneering plant.
San Antonio, Texas
An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.
San Antonio, Texas
A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
Helena, Montana
Modeled after a famous church in Vienna, Austria—but in Helena, Montana.
Raleigh, North Carolina
A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.
Paris, France
The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.
Seville, Spain
The current seat of the Parliament of Andalusia was once the epicenter of the Great Plague of Seville.
Santa Barbara, California
This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.
Narragansett, Rhode Island
The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.
San Diego, California
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.
Santa Barbara, California
The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.