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

Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.

Recorded as the first person buried in Arlington Cemetery.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

A little stop along the Texas highway where Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed while shooting the 1955 film "Giant."

This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.

Amtrak's least-used stop in the entire country sits in a tiny West Texas town.

This soda factory is one of the last in America to use real cane sugar despite the protestations of Dr Pepper.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

These markers are used to determine the ground stability of the Strip.

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The only natural lake in the world that drains into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

The man who wasn't there.