Washington, D.C.
Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
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Washington, D.C.
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
Washington, D.C.
Bar full of oddities, specimens, artifacts and homages to the great dime museums of the past.
Washington, D.C.
This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."
Washington, D.C.
Housing the National Women's Party since 1929, this historic house is now a monument to the fight for gender equality.
Washington, D.C.
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Washington, D.C.
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Washington, D.C.
A Spiritualist house of worship where believers communicate with the dead in the spirit world.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
New York, New York
Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.
San Antonio, Texas
The only museum dedicated to the history of the "Magic Lantern," a medieval slide projector.
Katy, Texas
Scale replica of China's ancient terracotta tomb warriors and Forbidden City are the side project of an eccentric millionaire.
Houston, Texas
A private collection of massive steel monsters guarding a Texas pipe works.
Houston, Texas
A little bit Wonkatania, a little bit pink elephant.
Houston, Texas
One man's homage to the orange as realized through a long-term folk art labor of love.
St. Charles, Illinois
A onetime gangsters' hideaway where you can dine on steaks, fine wines, and cigars just like they once did.
Bartlett, Illinois
This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.
Lincolnshire, Illinois
This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.
Palatine, Illinois
Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.
Harvey, Illinois
Urban explorers embraced America's now demolished first suburban mall, south of Chicago.
Winnetka, Illinois
Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."
Lombard, Illinois
This botanical garden outside Chicago boasts an array of more than 300 varieties of lilacs.
Villa Park, Illinois
This overgrown Illinois water park offers a whole new type of adventure.
Wilmette, Illinois
The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.