Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Mercantile Library
Hidden on two floors of downtown building, the library has an incredible deal on rent.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Lakewood, Ohio
The Sanctuary Museum
An old church full of restored Catholic statues is a makeup artist's labor of love.
Cleveland, Ohio
St. Theodosius Cathedral
This Czar-funded, onion-domed, lavishly muraled Orthodox Church played a starring role in "The Deer Hunter."
Sandusky, Ohio
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Learn about the history and craftsmanship of carousels inside this museum located in a former post office.
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Arcade
Funded by John D. Rockefeller, this is one of the earliest, and most beautiful, shopping arcades in America.
Fairborn, Ohio
The Secret Chamber House of Oddities and Artwork
Inside this wonderland of weird, visitors are treated to a collection ranging from skeletons to haunted artifacts.
Cleveland, Ohio
Frozen Cleveland Lighthouse
An unoccupied lighthouse encased in layers of ice from the waters of Lake Erie.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Rookwood Tea Room
An art deco ice cream shop covered in vintage tiles.
Cleveland, Ohio
The Haserot Angel
The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.
Logan, Ohio
The Caves of Hocking Hills State Park
Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.
Washington, D.C.
Almas Temple
One of the last mosaic tile facades found in the city.
Washington, D.C.
Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Washington, D.C.
Daguerre Monument
Go take a picture with the inventor of the daguerreotype photographic process.
Washington, D.C.
Jokes Phone
Press 1 for knock-knock jokes.
Washington, D.C.
The Adams Memorial
A haunting tribute to pioneering photographer Clover Adams.
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Naval Observatory Library
A hoard of sky catalogs, astrophysical journals, even the works of Galileo and Copernicus.
Washington, D.C.
Starship Enterprise NCC-1701
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
Washington, D.C.
National Building Museum
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
Atlanta, Georgia
The Plaza Theatre
This Art-Deco movie palace is the oldest independent cinema in Atlanta.
Atlanta, Georgia
Conjoined Calves of the Georgia State Capitol
A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.
Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party
Proceeds from this colorful teahouse in a historic Atlanta neighborhood directly fund women’s education in northeast India.
Atlanta, Georgia
Trader Vic's
Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.
Atlanta, Georgia
Krog Street Tunnel
An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.
