Ransom Canyon, Texas
Robert Bruno’s Steel House
A wacky, UFO-shaped house in a suburban neighborhood.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Humble, Texas
DeLorean Museum
In the late 1990s, a mechanic and fan bought this iconic sportscar back from the dead.
Amarillo, Texas
'Ozymandias on the Plains'
A pair of giant legs paying homage to a poem, a king, and it would seem, socks.
The Colony, Texas
Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum
A master plumber has turned his love of art and toilets into a folk museum that's not taking the piss.
Austin, Texas
Skyspace: The Color Inside
A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.
Royse City, Texas
Royse City Futuro House
This crumbling UFO is one of only a few remaining "moveable ski chalets" of its kind.
Bellville, Texas
Newman's Castle
A medieval castle in the middle of rural Texas.
Washington, D.C.
The National Gallery's Art Materials Collection
The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.
Washington, D.C.
The Presidential Booths at Martin's Tavern
Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.
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.
Washington, D.C.
The Cuban Embassy's Hemingway Bar
When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.
Washington, D.C.
Ruins of the McMillan Sand Filtration Site at Reservoir Park
An Industrial Revolution-era public work that purified water using nothing but sand.
Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about 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 Mansion on O Street
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Washington, D.C.
Catacombs of Washington, D.C.
Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.
Cody, Wyoming
Smith Mansion
One man's ambition created this psychedelic log home.
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Ski-Slope Tree Martinis
For 60 years, skiers have calmed their nerves with cocktails hidden along these slopes.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Center of the Universe
Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bart Prince Residence and Studio
It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."
White Oaks, New Mexico
No Scum Allowed Saloon
In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.
Sandia Park, New Mexico
TinkerTown
"I did this all while you were watching TV."
Greensburg, Kansas
The Big Well
The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.
