This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

A Parisian cemetery where the elite and artistic are interred beneath an eccentric collection of tombs.

Medieval museum built over Roman baths that features famous tapestries of a lady and a unicorn.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

When the water level in the Danube in central Budapest is low enough, there is a secret site telling the history of one of the most iconic bridges of the city.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Virgin Islands from the top of this observation tower built in the 1960s.

Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.

This lifelike sculpture of a policeman serves as a helpful reminder to watch out for crossing pedestrians.

A merry-go-round that became a rallying point for the early Civil Rights Movement.

The location where the famed author and abolitionist began his journey to freedom.

A winding district gerrymandered into the shape of a mantis.

She stares out across six lanes of traffic, clutching a musket and infant with determination.

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.

Walk a trail through a historic Quaker town that outlawed slavery in 1777 and was a major waypoint on the Underground Railroad.

A priceless collection of the Nation's cryptologic history.

These unusual rooms on wheels are holdovers from the 1960s.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.