Washington, D.C.
National Archives Vault
An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.
Places I've been
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Washington, D.C.
An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.
Puerto Rico
A magnificent waterfall nestled in the heart of the El Yunque National Forest.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A park where people have been going to feed friendly pigeons since the 18th century
New Orleans, Louisiana
The South's nickname was supposedly born at a former bank in New Orleans' French Quarter.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
San Antonio, Texas
A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
San Diego, California
Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.
Pasadena, California
Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.
Anaheim, California
The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.
Anaheim, California
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Tustin, California
This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
Los Angeles, California
60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.
Los Angeles, California
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.
Seattle, Washington
This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.
Seattle, Washington
The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.
Chicago, Illinois
Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.
Chicago, Illinois
A monument to the art of slicing people open.
Chicago, Illinois
The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.
Chicago, Illinois
Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Arlington, Virginia
Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.