Alexandria, Virginia
Mount Vernon Slave Cemetery
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Custer, South Dakota
Crazy Horse Memorial
The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.
Rome, Italy
Piè di Marmo (Marble Foot)
A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.
Rome, Italy
Il Tempio di Adriano (Temple of Hadrian)
The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
Rome, Italy
Parish Church of Santa Maria del Popolo
A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.
Rome, Italy
Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary)
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Vatican City
Vatican City Walls
Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.
Washington, D.C.
First Teddy Bear
The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.
Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Sweet Home Cafe
This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.
Washington, D.C.
Mummified Bison
The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.
Washington, D.C.
Philo Farnsworth Statue
This statue of the "father of television" stands prominently in the United States Capitol.
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia Center Point
A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.
Washington, D.C.
Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Washington, D.C.
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Notre Dame, Indiana
First Down Moses
A 17-foot-tall bronze statue of Moses with an index finger pointed towards the heavens signaling first down for the football team.
Notre Dame, Indiana
The Word of Life Mural at the University of Notre Dame
The mural faces the football stadium and has been known as Touchdown Jesus since 1964
Notre Dame, Indiana
Knute Rockne Statue
A statue honoring the great University of Notre Dame football coach
Notre Dame, Indiana
The Golden Dome
The Golden Dome is the most recognized building on the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
A museum celebrating the self-taught artist-environment builder.
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Pinkie the Pink Elephant
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum
The titular fictional logger only inhabits this otherwise historically focussed museum via a piece of fiberglass kitsch.
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Sunny the Sunfish
This giant fiberglass sunfish welcomes visitors to Onalaska, Wisconsin, the "Sunfish Capital of the World."
Austin, Minnesota
Spam Museum
Ever wanted to can Spam?
