Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
In the power of this waterfall, Alexander Hamilton saw the potential for industry.
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Paterson, New Jersey
In the power of this waterfall, Alexander Hamilton saw the potential for industry.
San Francisco, California
Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.
Brooklyn, New York
This unique house, the only one of its kind in Brooklyn, was built as part of a real estate developer's showcase.
Salem, New York
This sprawling art park is filled with sculptures, nature trails, and art workshops.
Raritan, New Jersey
In the 19th century, this canal provided power to mills, machine shops, and other businesses in the area.
San Francisco, California
The oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States is a nostalgic jewel.
Frederick, Maryland
According to local history, this cast-iron canine was nearly melted down for bullets during the Civil War.
Stratford, Connecticut
This eclectic homestead is home to a miniature windmill and Connecticut's last tollbooth.
Irvington, New York
This fancifully decorated Victorian home in New York’s Hudson Valley is the only known fully domed octagonal residence in the United States.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.
Annapolis, Maryland
A quick journey through the history of Annapolis.
Grasonville, Maryland
This statue of two men in a rowboat was erected to honor those who died while fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.
Brooklyn, New York
In Little Caribbean, an ice-cream shop serves up regional flavors, including soursop, Irish moss, and "greatnut."
Germantown, Maryland
The ruins of an old mill lie in a small ravine along a hiking trail near Little Seneca Creek.
Frederick, Maryland
Rumors persist that a bottle of whiskey is sealed within this Demijohn-shaped adornment.
Salem, Oregon
This incongruous small ferry across the Willamette River north of Salem, Oregon has been operating continuously since the 1850s.
Frederick, Maryland
Historic barracks utilized during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Clarksburg, Maryland
A well-worn trail through thick woods in northern Montgomery County leads to an old schoolhouse.
Brooklyn, New York
This eclectic sculpture garden in Brooklyn, home to a bizarre collection of art, was once a run-down junkyard.
Germantown, Maryland
The hidden ruins of a mill that is linked to an attempt to assassinate the vice president of the United States.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Striking images of New Orleans history, including colonizers, soldiers, Klansmen, scientists, sharecroppers, and more, are depicted in frescoes that line the walls of this transportation hub.
Brooklyn, New York
This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.
Fairfax, Virginia
The last of Fairfax County's one-room schoolhouses.