Leesburg, Virginia
Oatlands Ginkgo Tree
This giant 200-year-old ginkgo is one of the largest in the United States.
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Leesburg, Virginia
This giant 200-year-old ginkgo is one of the largest in the United States.
Richmond, Virginia
In an effort to escape the horrors of slavery, one man mailed himself to freedom.
Covington, Virginia
The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Centreville, Virginia
Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.
Savannah, Georgia
These ornate, fish-shaped water spouts guard Savannah’s historic facades.
Charleston, South Carolina
The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.
Seabrook, South Carolina
North America's oldest authentic African Village.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.
Bruges, Belgium
The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.
Heyd, Belgium
A fantastical bed and breakfast with magically unique rooms.
Brussels, Belgium
The Devil’s own choice when he needs a drink in Brussels.
Prague, Czechia
One of the famous Czech artist's lesser-known Prague installations appears to be a glowing fetus affixed to a drainpipe.
Prague, Czechia
This artificial cave looks like something out of a fairytale.
Prague, Czechia
A steampunk-styled three-floor factory churning out art, activism, and electronic beats.
Ewing, Virginia
Erosion has transformed this sandstone boulder into a massive dune-filled cavern.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.
Saltville, Virginia
This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.
Richmond, Virginia
This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.
Richmond, Virginia
This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.