Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
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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.
Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
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Florida Avenue Grill
The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.
Washington, D.C.
USNO Master Clock
The most accurate timepiece in the world.
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Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Starship Enterprise NCC-1701
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
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Albert Einstein Bronze Statue
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
Washington, D.C.
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
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Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
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Tudor Place
A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.
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Secret Entrance to the White House
The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.
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Dumbarton Oaks
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
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Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
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National Building Museum
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
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Zero Milestone
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
Washington, D.C.
Washington Mini Monument
There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.
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The Capitol Stones
Enormous piles of historically significant stones, dumped by Congress in a forest, and abandoned for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
The Dupont Underground
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
Washington, D.C.
The Exorcist Stairs
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Whitman, Massachusetts
The Toll House Inn
This site commemorates the former inn and restaurant where the chocolate chip cookie was first crafted.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
National Monument to the Forefathers
Plymouth's huge yet little-known memorial to the Pilgrims.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plimoth Patuxet
Since 1947, this living history museum has been providing an immersive look at life in Plymouth Colony.
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
A museum dedicated to Nantucket's legacy as the "graveyard of the Atlantic."
