Arlington, Virginia
Dark Star Park
This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.
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Arlington, Virginia
This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.
Arlington, Virginia
An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.
Arlington, Virginia
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.
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Arlington, Virginia
This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."
Washington, D.C.
A derelict bit of transportation infrastructure hidden in the woods.
Washington, D.C.
These recently uncovered walls are all that's left of Washington, D.C's first defense contractor.
Washington, D.C.
Once a sewer culvert, this road tunnel now offers cyclists and pedestrians a subterranean stroll under the C&O Canal.
Washington, D.C.
A building shaped like the Army Corps of Engineers logo, because why not?
Falls Church, Virginia
Northern Virginia’s iconic Vietnamese shopping center.
Washington, D.C.
A brass and marble scale model of the solar system embedded in the concrete.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.
Oxon Hill, Maryland
The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.
Weston, West Virginia
This colorful West Virginia cowboy greets passersby with a glassy stare.
Covington, Virginia
The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.
Weston, West Virginia
A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.
Sutton, West Virginia
A museum dedicated to the legend of Bigfoot in the Appalachian Mountains.
Randolph County, West Virginia
In 1869, Swiss and German immigrants settled in this small town in the mountains of West Virginia.
Sutton, West Virginia
In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.
Green Bank, West Virginia
This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.
Green Bank, West Virginia
The world's largest fully steerable radio telescope.
Cass, West Virginia
Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.
Warm Springs, Virginia
Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.
Charlottesville, Virginia
An abandoned textile mill that is now home to art and concerts.