Alexandria, Virginia
Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
A small and somewhat hidden memorial to 68 local veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Alexandria, Virginia
A small and somewhat hidden memorial to 68 local veterans of the Vietnam War.
Alexandria, Virginia
This pharmacist and his patient greet visitors to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Falls Church, Virginia
This eye-catching sculpture of rural life seems a bit out of place at a suburban intersection in front of a car dealership.
Bedford, Virginia
This monument is dedicated to those lost on June 6, 1944, in the town with that day’s highest per-capita casualty rate.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”
Arlington, Virginia
This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.
Surry, Virginia
Rowdy rebels fortified this home during the first popular uprising in United States history.
Alexandria, Virginia
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
Richmond, Virginia
The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.
Roanoke, Virginia
Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.
Richmond, Virginia
A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond, Virginia
Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.
Bristol, Virginia
One street divides a single town that stands in two U.S. states.
Lyndhurst, Virginia
This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
An alternate history park where the Union Army loses the war... to dinosaurs.
McLean, Virginia
A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.
Richmond, Virginia
This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.
White Post, Virginia
Outsider art meets paleontology at this roadside reptile repository.
Richmond, Virginia
This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents sit, crumbling in a field in Virginia.
Durham, North Carolina
This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.
Raleigh, North Carolina
This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.
Hillsborough, North Carolina
One of the few surviving original NASCAR dirt-track speedways.
Raleigh, North Carolina
A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.