Crownsville, Maryland
Crownsville Hospital Center
This former asylum for Black Americans is haunted by its history of violence and racism.
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Crownsville, Maryland
This former asylum for Black Americans is haunted by its history of violence and racism.
Beltsville, Maryland
The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.
Smith Island, Maryland
An isolated island home to one of the oldest English-speaking communities in the region and Maryland's state dessert.
Poolesville, Maryland
This ruined quarry once produced the distinctive red sandstone used for construction projects in Washington, D.C.
Elkton, Maryland
A rural colonial settlement that contains the remains of a store and cooper.
Annapolis, Maryland
The oldest military monument in the United States.
Thurmont, Maryland
Unannounced visitors are now welcome at the site of the largest Prohibition-era bootlegging operation in the region.
Burnsville, North Carolina
A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.
Hot Springs, North Carolina
An idyllic mineral hot springs facility with a more-than checkered past.
Brasstown, North Carolina
Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.
Bedford, Virginia
A glimpse into the sacrifices of military members during World War II.
Linby, England
A blunder resulted in these charming stone-lined streams becoming the target of a Nazi bombing.
Schwangau, Germany
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
Mandu, India
A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.
Chitradurga, India
This sprawling stronghold has been at the center of some of South India's bloodiest wars.
Vijayapura, India
This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.
Lepakshi, India
Inside a beautiful Indian temple is a seemingly magical floating pillar that doesn't touch the ground.
Hampi, India
The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.
Hampi, India
The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
La Magdeleine, Italy
These ruins on Mont Tantané dates back to the Iron Age, but there is limited evidence for why a village was built so far from water or other resources.
Foss, England
The ruins of a 19th-century corn mill are haunted by a malevolent cave-dwelling spirit.
Whitby, England
This historic castle was already in ruins by the 13th century.