Green Cove Springs, Florida
Space Shuttle Fuel Tank
How did a 154-foot-long piece of spacecraft wind up abandoned along the side of a Florida road?
Places I've been
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Green Cove Springs, Florida
How did a 154-foot-long piece of spacecraft wind up abandoned along the side of a Florida road?
Tallahassee, Florida
The Tallahassee Airport serves over half a million passengers a year and is home to some permanent residents too.
Baltimore, Maryland
This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.
Queens, New York
A menagerie of concrete animals brought together from across New York City's parks.
Brooklyn, New York
A hidden Brooklyn basement gallery where two biologists nurture one of the Northeast’s rarest and most vibrant reptile collections.
Brooklyn, New York
Ride the subways of yesteryear.
Orlando, Florida
If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.
New York, New York
A dazzling work by a Pop art legend hangs in one of the world’s busiest subway stations.
Orlando, Florida
A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.
Beverly Hills, California
One of two Southern California statues celebrating “The Duke,” this one towers over a Beverly Hills sidewalk.
Yonkers, New York
Self-sufficient greenhouse floating on the Hudson River.
Dobbs Ferry, New York
This dilapidated castle-like structure overlooks the Hudson River at one of its widest points and was once home to nuns.
Beacon, New York
This abandoned factory on the Hudson River once churned out a million bricks a week.
Red Hook, New York
For over 80 years, Mayan ruins stood proudly in a most unlikely location.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A tour de force of a fountain, memorializing a man who loved fountains more than anything else.
Washington, D.C.
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
Washington, D.C.
A 1,100-ton train fell through the floor in 1953. Workers got it patched up in just 72 hours.
Beacon, New York
Collapsing castle on the Hudson river was once the storage site of military surplus business.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
This study room in the New York Public Library saw the creation of one of contemporary America's greatest traitors.
New York, New York
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
Hudson, New York
A small Second Empire-style building is one of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River.
Beverly Hills, California
Hidden away among the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, this small park is a haven for walkers and wildlife.
Jacksonville, Florida
After serving in Vietnam, Korea, and even a stint in the Turkish navy, the unique ship is now open as a museum.