Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.

A giant time capsule not scheduled to be cored until 2040.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

This Art Deco service station has been providing tune-ups and turning heads for close to a century.

Built in the 1970s, this curious modular home found new life as a sundae-shaped ice cream stand.

A pyramid commemorates the birthplace of James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States

A diorama of the Civil War, fought by cats.

This titanic java kettle is one of the many kitschy landmarks located along America's OTHER famous highway.

A diminutive plaque recalls the treetop sniper who almost killed Abe Lincoln.

A tribute to the beloved, kind-hearted "homeless mayor" of Silver Spring.

An allegorical sculpture in Maryland wears the artist’s politics on its trunk.

The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.

The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.

A benevolent, 16-foot-tall river dragon lives on a suburban lawn.

Giant acorn-shaped 19th century gazebo from which suburban Washingtonians gazed upon the original "silver" spring.

Live data is transmitted from the Atlantic coast to instantly recreate the ocean waves in this fountain at the NOAA headquarters.

The London statue that imitates passersby.

The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.

This softball diamond has a culture all its own.

Ride a boat through this magnificent underground world, which now doubles as a theater.

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

A local prank turned town icon.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.