A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.

This Gothic castle was inspired by Erik the Red's Viking residence at Brattahlid in Greenland.

An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.

The bridge's highly-contested plaque (once again) honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.

The semi-reclaimed ruins of this canal were once part of an ambitious plan to reroute the mighty potomac.

The ruins of this long-abandoned unsuccessful gold mine can still be found.

The local community brought back this land to transform it into a nature preserve.

This massive swimming pool is the high tech home to the human-powered submarine races.

This site is believed to be connected to the oldest house in Arlington County.

This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

In what is rumored to be an intentional act of spite, this memorial almost completely obscures the nearby grave of a senior officer.

The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.

A small and somewhat hidden memorial to 68 local veterans of the Vietnam War.

This cannon dating to 1755 has stood guard at this suburban intersection since 1915.

An original apothecary from 1792.

The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.

Once forgotten and built over, this historic Black cemetery now houses a poignant memorial.

This grave marks the passing of a historic Jane Doe whose identity remains a mystery to this day.

This simple stone memorial remembers a secret, Geneva Convention-defying interrogation base from WWII.