Washington, D.C.
Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega
The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.
Places I've been
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Washington, D.C.
The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
Boston, Massachusetts
Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Seattle, Washington
Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
Lugo, Spain
Remarkably intact Roman stone fortifications have encircled this Spanish city for centuries.
Segovia, Spain
One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'
Cuenca, Spain
Cliffside houses provide a spectacular view from their perch above the valley.
New York, New York
Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.
New York, New York
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
New York, New York
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
New York, New York
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
A dramatic, 360-degree recreation of Pickett's Charge in the Civil War.
Boulder City, Nevada
Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois
The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.
Hamer, South Carolina
I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.
District of Columbia
The sci-fi villain is a little-known inhabitant of the U.S. capital's largest cathedral.
Washington, D.C.
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.