Washington, D.C.
U.S. Naval Observatory Library
A hoard of sky catalogs, astrophysical journals, even the works of Galileo and Copernicus.
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Washington, D.C.
Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
District of Columbia
Darth Vader Grotesque
The sci-fi villain is a little-known inhabitant of the U.S. capital's largest cathedral.
McLean, Virginia
Patowmack Canal
The semi-reclaimed ruins of this canal were once part of an ambitious plan to reroute the mighty potomac.
Vienna, Virginia
Dolhareubang of Meadowlark Gardens
Volcanic stone sentinels stand watch at a Korean Bell Garden in Virginia.
Bethesda, Maryland
Glen Echo Amusement Park
Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.
Arlington, Virginia
Brandymore Castle
This "castle" is actually a limestone and quartz formation hidden along a trail.
McLean, Virginia
Burling Cabin Site
The local community brought back this land to transform it into a nature preserve.
Falls Church, Virginia
Tinner Hill Historic Site
This monument traces the segregation line that inspired the first rural branch of the NAACP.
Falls Church, Virginia
Henderson House
The former home of Dr. E.B. Henderson, also known as the "Father of Black Basketball."
