Baltimore, Maryland
Grave of John Wilkes Booth
A blank headstone topped with a pile of pennies marks the final resting place of the infamous assassin.
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Asheville, North Carolina
North Carolina Arboretum
These tree-filled acres are also filled with history, hiking and a celebration of Appalachian crafts.
Raleigh, North Carolina
The Roast Grill
This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Pirate Jean Lafitte’s Grave
Visit the secret grave of a legendary privateer who faked his own death.
High Point, North Carolina
High Point Chest of Drawers
A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.
Thomasville, North Carolina
'The Chair'
A 30-foot-tall cement chair pays tribute to a historic design and a local industry.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station
This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.
Orlando, Florida
Progress City Model
A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.
Washington, D.C.
Man Controlling Trade
A muscular Art Deco monument represents the struggle between regulators and unbridled markets.
Washington, D.C.
National Archives Vault
An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.
Washington, D.C.
Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega
The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.
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.
Vatican City
Vatican City Walls
Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.
Vatican City
Gallery of Maps - Galleria delle Carte Geografiche
Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.
Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Charleston, South Carolina
Rainbow Row
Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.
Charleston, South Carolina
Tavern at Rainbow Row
The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.
Jerusalem, Israel
Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
Israel
Red Canyon
Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.
East Jerusalem, Israel
Immovable Ladder on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna Hot Springs
The same water that fills a luxury resort’s pools feeds these free hot springs in the rainforest.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Teatro Solís
This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.
San Francisco, California
The 'Full House' House
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
Miami, Florida
Bobblehead Museum
This extensive display of bobbleheads is a tribute to one of the most unique pieces of sports memorabilia.
