Washington, D.C.
Federal Reserve Tennis Court
The only tennis court that falls under the jurisdiction of the central bank.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Washington, D.C.
Capitol Bollards
The 5.5-mile ring of steel posts around the Capitol Building is one of the largest (and most uniform) of its kind in the world.
Washington, D.C.
First FDR Memorial
One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.
Washington, D.C.
NASA Full Scale Wind Tunnel Propeller
While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.
Washington, D.C.
Washington Aqueduct Castle Gatehouse
A building shaped like the Army Corps of Engineers logo, because why not?
Washington, D.C.
Abandoned Drawbridge Control Room
The hidden offices underneath Memorial Bridge have been locked up since 1976.
Washington, D.C.
Barbie Pond on Q Street
A rotating cast of guys and dolls in front of a Washington, D.C. building.
Washington, D.C.
Charlotte Forten Grimké House
The historic home of an educator, abolitionist, activist, and poet.
Washington, D.C.
Freezing Newsmen Plaque
A small token of gratitude from freezing cold journalists who were given a warm haven while covering JFK's inauguration.
Washington, D.C.
FBI Spy House
A painfully obvious spy house sits right across the street from the Russian Embassy.
Washington, D.C.
National Cathedral Bell Tower
There’s a special club house at the top for the bell ringers.
District of Columbia
Darth Vader Grotesque
The sci-fi villain is a little-known inhabitant of the U.S. capital's largest cathedral.
Washington, D.C.
USNO Master Clock
The most accurate timepiece in the world.
San Juan Capistrano, California
Arroyo Bird Park
This park is home to well over 100 handmade birdhouses.
Long Beach, California
The Skinniest House in America
The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.
Long Beach, California
RMS Queen Mary
The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.
Pasadena, California
The Bubble House
An airy would-be solution to a housing shortage.
South Pasadena, California
'Halloween' House • The Century House
The famous blue house from the classic horror film "Halloween" is now a local landmark.
Pasadena, California
Pasadena's Busch Gardens
Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.
South Pasadena, California
Bissell House
Victoriana on Orange Grove Avenue.
Los Angeles, California
LAX Theme Building
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Berkeley, California
Berkeley Flea Market
A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.
Berkeley, California
Wat Mongkolratanaram
Every Sunday, this Thai temple in Berkeley serves a backyard brunch.
Waterford, Pennsylvania
George Washington in a British Military Uniform
The only statue of its kind to commemorate Washington's beginnings as an officer of the British Colonial Militia.
