Snow Hill, Maryland
Furnace Town
A living history village recreates a vanished 19th century community.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
New York, New York
Museum of Sex
A semi-scholarly approach to sex.
New York, New York
Macy's Wooden Escalators
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
The Wishbones of McSorley's Old Ale House
Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.
New York, New York
National Debt Clock
This installation turns abstract economics into a stark, public spectacle.
Permanently Closed
Queens, New York
5 Pointz
A graffiti Mecca welcoming artists from around the world.
New York, New York
Balto Statue
This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.
Mount Tremper, New York
Kaatskill Kaleidoscope
The world's largest kaleidoscope, designed by a 1960s psychedelic artist.
Woodstock, New York
Overlook Mountain House Ruins
A once grand hotel is being retaken by the wilderness it once capitalized on.
Lake George, New York
Magic Forest
This throwback amusement park is home to rides and unique storybook figures from the past.
Catskill, New York
Catskill Game Farm
The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.
Cherry Valley, New York
The Tepee
Take a trip back to the 1950s and the heyday of the road trip along Historic Route 20.
Albany, New York
The Largest Walmart in America
The largest Walmart Supercenter in the United States, referred to affectionately as “Mallmart,” has served the residents of Albany, New York, since 1994.
Washington, D.C.
Watergate Steps
Decades before the scandal, this staircase on the river was a literal "water gate."
Washington, D.C.
Misspelling at the Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial has inspired many, even though a word on the inscription appears to be spelled incorrectly.
Washington, D.C.
Fireworks Safety Zone on the National Mall
On the Fourth of July this area will transform into a Pompeii-like storm of falling embers and ash.
Washington, D.C.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Alexandria, Virginia
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
Permanently Closed
Washington, D.C.
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
America's Most Wanted's set resides in this tribute to the history of crime and punishment.
Washington, D.C.
International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Washington, D.C.
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Alexandria, Virginia
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.
Laurel, Maryland
Laurel Dinosaur Park
This dig site outside D.C. is known for its exceptionally high density of baby dinosaur fossils and dinosaur eggs.
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore’s Painted Ladies
These vibrant row houses are a unique example of Baltimore kitsch.
