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.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Washington, D.C.
One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.
Washington, D.C.
This unacceptably tall building was the real reason for Washington, D.C.'s skyscraper ban.
Bend, Oregon
The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Tiny observatory made big contributions to the study of the Earth's motion.
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
The U.S. Army's giant warehouse of war art includes Hitlerās watercolors and Norman Rockwell oil paintings.
Islamorada, Florida
Dedicated to the victims of one of the deadliest hurricanes to strike the United States in recorded history.
Havana, Cuba
A bronze sculpture of Leninās likeness outside Havana surrounded by 12 human figures in solidarity with the Bolshevik Revolution.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
An overgrown garden stands as a grim marker of an unrealized dream.
Havana, Cuba
A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.
Havana, Cuba
Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.
Tulelake, California
Each winter this underground cave forms a dazzling ice palace.
Tulelake, California
Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.
Mexico City, Mexico
Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.
Mammoth Lakes, California
Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.
Mitchell, Oregon
Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.
San Diego, California
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.
Flagstaff, Arizona
This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.
Kane, Utah
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Collinsville, Illinois
Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.
Holbrook, Arizona
See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Yes, this monument is aware that it is about 20 miles away from the actual center of the United States.
Regent, North Dakota
One man's quest to save his town with a trail of record-breaking sculptures.
Kula, Hawaii
A series of waterfalls and pools that flow through the 'Ohe'o Gulch and into the ocean.