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Palace of Wonders
Bar full of oddities, specimens, artifacts and homages to the great dime museums of the past.
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Darth Vader Grotesque
The sci-fi villain is a little-known inhabitant of the U.S. capital's largest cathedral.
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Museum of Unnatural History
Giftshop catering to cryptozoologists and anyone with a sense of humor.
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Riggs Library
A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.
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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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Summerhouse
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Capital Transit Co. Streetcar Barn
Before Metro, Washington had a robust streetcar network—and you see the remains of this infrastructure if you know where to look.
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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.
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National Museum of Crime and Punishment
America's Most Wanted's set resides in this tribute to the history of crime and punishment.
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Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
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Albert Einstein Bronze Statue
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
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International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
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State Department Protocol Gift Office
They sort through millions of dollars worth of diplomatic gifts on behalf of the government.
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Organization of American States Building
The grand marble structure next to the White House is Andrew Carnegie's temple to Pan-American diplomacy.
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Carnegie Library of Washington, D.C.
D.C.'s first central library was born out of a chance encounter with the philanthropist whose name it bears.
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Renwick Gallery
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
Caynton, England
Caynton Caves
This mysterious underground cave in Shropshire dates back to the 18th or 19th century.
Chennai, India
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Fairy Glen
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
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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.
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House of the Temple
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
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The Brewmaster's Castle
This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.
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The Dupont Underground
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
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Eritrean Cultural Civic Center
Daily lunch spot for many of Washington, D.C.'s cab drivers.
