Washington, D.C.
The Preamble in License Plates
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution written entirely from vanity license plates hangs in the Smithsonian museum.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
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The Portrait Monument
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
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Philo Farnsworth Statue
This statue of the "father of television" stands prominently in the United States Capitol.
Sun Valley, Idaho
The Hemingway Memorial
Tucked away on a scenic trail, a modest memorial honors one of the greatest writers of our time.
Teec Nos Pos, Utah
Four Corners Monument
The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.
New York, New York
Gay Liberation
The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.
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Inaugural Parade Center Line
A line of blue paint marks the route of the inaugural parade.
Arlington, Virginia
The Graves of Robert E. Lee's Garden
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.
Arlington, Virginia
Pierre L’Enfant’s (Second) Gravesite
The controversial urban planner who designed Washington, D.C., was buried in Maryland, and can presently be found in Virginia.
Arlington, Virginia
George Washington Memorial Parkway
This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.
Alexandria, Virginia
Gadsby's Tavern
This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.
Alexandria, Virginia
Torpedo Factory Art Center
A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.
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First FDR Memorial
One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.
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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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Knife Edge
Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.
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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!”
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Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
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Daguerre Monument
Go take a picture with the inventor of the daguerreotype photographic process.
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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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Temperance Fountain
A much-maligned monument to teetotalism.
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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.
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Kilroy Was Here
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
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Starship Enterprise NCC-1701
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
