The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.

The remains of a historic plantation nestled in between a parking lot and the rental car return at Reagan National Airport.

Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.

One tiny triangular park commemorates the victims of a yellow fever epidemic—many of whom are buried right below the grass.

The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.

Dine like an American revolutionary at Colonial Williamsburg.

The taxidermy remains of the most popular pony in children's literature.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

A museum dedicated exclusively to aircraft used in the military.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.

Developed by focused shutterbugs, this museum exposes visitors to more than 6,000 different cameras.

The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

An eight-sided home built during a brief octagon craze in the 1850s.

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

The only place for a truly presidential dram.

Parking garage where Bob Woodward met Watergate source "Deep Throat."

The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.