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The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.

A historic neighborhood church is reborn as a psychedelic arts collective.

The "first cat," "first dog," and even a presidential pygmy hippo all get their due in this museum.

Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.

The controversial urban planner who designed Washington, D.C., was buried in Maryland, and can presently be found in Virginia.

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

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

A nourishing complex of found object art, paintings, and sculptures that celebrate key figures in Black history.

Carrying on the legacy of a short-lived experimental school tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina.

This ancient art form was used to capture the lives and struggles of the Haywood Street ministry.

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

Volcanic stone sentinels stand watch at a Korean Bell Garden in Virginia.

A double agent hid information for the Soviet Union beneath this bridge for more than 20 years.

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

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

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.