Washington, D.C.
George Washington University's River Horse
The hippo that stands on this university campus was once a drunken flea market purchase.
Places I've been
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Washington, D.C.
The hippo that stands on this university campus was once a drunken flea market purchase.
Fort Meade, Maryland
A priceless collection of the Nation's cryptologic history.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instruments, apparatus, and rare books all relating to chemistry and its related sciences.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
South Philadelphia is home to Keith Haring's only surviving in situ collaborative public mural.
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
This jail which was in service for over a century is now open for curious visitors.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
A local prank turned town icon.
Kecksburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's own Roswell-style UFO mystery.
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.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A museum dedicated to the strange and extravagant costumes and memorabilia of the mummers, a tradition older than Philadelphia itself.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The abandoned coal loading dock is a canvas for unsanctioned art.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
Fenwick Isle, Delaware
A unique marker erected during the 18th century.
Newport News, Virginia
The maritime museum that boasts the largest nautical library in the western hemisphere.
Yorktown, Virginia
The location where the American Revolution ended.
Washington, D.C.
Dedicated to the man who created the first radio wave communication system.
Anaheim, California
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.
Los Angeles, California
The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.
Seattle, Washington
Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.
Ottawa, Ontario
Now a public art piece, this curious metal feature originally advertised a tinsmith's services.
Colborne, Ontario
This giant roadside fruit is home to an array of apple-based treats.
Pickering, Ontario
The longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world spans 14 lanes of traffic and six rail tracks, all while lighting up the night sky.
Toronto, Ontario
This colorful creation wasn't always a welcome part of Toronto's Moccasin Trail Park.