An eponymous directional signpost erected by the first president of the United States.

The final resting place of the tragic king and queen of the Jazz Age is tucked away in a small Maryland graveyard.

Residing quietly in suburban Maryland, this tree has a star-powered history and was grown from a seed that journeyed to space on Apollo 14.

This propitious plastic porcine has been petitioning park visitors to pick up after themselves for more than 50 years.

Find your state fair food favorites all year long.

Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.

A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.

Huge masonic hall in Philadelphia with lavishly themed rooms.

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

Mural made of 100,000 pieces of hand blown glass, and one of the largest glass murals in the US.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.

Surrounded by a verdant garden and a backdrop of ivy, a monument to beloved poet Khalil Gibran stands outside of the Lebanese embassy.

A striking memorial to the 21 lives lost in an explosion at the Washington Arsenal

This seemingly out-of-place gas station by the Watergate hotel was once described as the most expensive gas station in the world.

The privately owned cemetery that holds room for Washington's finest when they step down from life.

This small museum is dedicated to telling the 4,000-year story of Palestinian history, culture, and resistance.

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

When it comes to handsignals (and colonialism) rock always beats scissors.

A haunting tribute to pioneering photographer Clover Adams.

This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."

Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.

The longest-covered bridge in the state of Maryland.