The Kirkland Monument remembers a selfless Civil War hero who braved the battlefield to give water to his dying enemies.

Built by the patriotic residents of Boonsboro in a single day.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

A World War II battle site made famous by one man's heroic actions.

Located in the large-scale shopping mall is an otherwise unassuming aquarium featuring species native to Okinawa waters.

A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

The bank that helped fund the Mexican-American War and the purchase of Alaska met its downfall after helping Augusto Pinochet launder money.

The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

World Trade Center memorial likened to a woman's sexual organ.

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

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

The Lincoln Memorial has inspired many, even though a word on the inscription appears to be spelled incorrectly.

This bleach-white graveyard overlooking the ocean is accessed through a tunnel.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.