Washington, D.C.
The K-9 of the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
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Washington, D.C.
Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
Permanently Closed
Washington, D.C.
The Unabomber's Cabin
It was once the base for a series of domestic terror attacks.
Washington, D.C.
Bare-Chested George Washington
Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.
Washington, D.C.
Renwick Gallery
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
Washington, D.C.
The Portrait Monument
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
Calipatria, California
Salvation Mountain
A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.
San Bernardino County, California
Ivanpah Solar Power Facility
The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.
San Diego, California
Friendship Park
Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.
San Diego, California
Harper's Topiary Garden
A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.
Lemon Grove, California
The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove
The Giant Lemon of Lemon Grove.
Carlsbad, California
The Flower Fields
Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.
Laguna Beach, California
Victoria Beach's Pirate Tower
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Encinitas, California
Surfing Madonna
What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.
Las Vegas, Nevada
'The Mantis'
Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.
Las Vegas, Nevada
St. Valentine's Day Massacre Wall
The bullet-riddled wall from the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, bloodstains enhanced for your viewing pleasure.
San Diego, California
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
San Diego, California
Hotel del Coronado
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
San Diego, California
1895 Looff Carousel
One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.
San Diego, California
Zoro Garden
Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.
New York, New York
The Real Winnie the Pooh & Pals
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
New York, New York
Pneumatic System of the New York Public Library
One of the last few places in Manhattan that employed a pneumatic systemic keeps it on display.
Seattle, Washington
The Red Hall at Seattle’s Central Library
A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.
City of Industry, California
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum
Explore an early California pioneer's rancho hidden in LA's manufacturing hinterland.
