Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
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Washington, D.C.
Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II
An unassuming, powerful monument north of the U.S. Capitol bears witness to the resilience of Japanese Americans during a time of grave injustice.
Washington, D.C.
Southwest Duck Pond
This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega
The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.
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.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
Washington, D.C.
Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
Venice, Italy
Piraeus Lion
Thousand-year-old Viking runes adorn an ancient Greek lion at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.
Venice, Italy
Monument to Niccolò Tommaseo
The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.
Venice, Italy
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.
Florence, Italy
Bronze Replica of Michelangelo’s David
A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.
Florence, Italy
Il Porcellino
This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.
Vatican City
Vatican Necropolis
Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.
Vatican City
Gallery of Maps - Galleria delle Carte Geografiche
Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.
Rome, Italy
The Dome Illusion
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
Permanently Closed
Old Man Bay, Cayman Islands
Davinoff's Concrete Sculpture Garden
Grand Cayman is home to a colorful sculpture garden filled with giant concrete animals.
George Town, Cayman Islands
George Town
The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.
West Bay, Cayman Islands
Hell, Grand Cayman
Send a postcard while vacationing with Satan.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Grand Prismatic Spring
The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Lone Star Geyser
This Yellowstone geyser may not shoot as high as the nearby Old Faithful, but it erupts for considerably longer.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Morning Glory Pool
A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Old Faithful Geyser
One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Abandoned Virginia Renaissance Faire
The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.
