Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Monongahela Incline
The United States’s oldest funicular railway glides up and down a steep Pittsburgh street.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
M.S. Rau Antiques
A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nicolas Cage’s Pyramid Tomb
In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Marie Laveau's Tomb
The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.
Anchorage, Alaska
The Seward Highway
Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.
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.
Marilyn Monroe Mural
A tribute to the pop culture icon overlooks this Washington D.C. intersection.
Washington, D.C.
Fort Reno Park
The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.
Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building Tunnel System
Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.
Washington, D.C.
USNO Master Clock
The most accurate timepiece in the world.
Washington, D.C.
Watergate Steps
Decades before the scandal, this staircase on the river was a literal "water gate."
Washington, D.C.
Bare-Chested George Washington
Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.
Washington, D.C.
The Portrait Monument
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
Washington, D.C.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.
Washington, D.C.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
Washington, D.C.
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Germantown, Maryland
Earthoid Water Tank
The whole world in one water tank.
Washington, D.C.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
Portland, Oregon
Voodoo Doughnut and Wedding Chapel
The magic's in the hole!
Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Catacombs of Washington, D.C.
Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.
Washington, D.C.
Renwick Gallery
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
