New York, New York
The Oldest Fence in New York
Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.
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New York, New York
The Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.
New York, New York
Fraunces Tavern
This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.
New York, New York
Statue of Liberty's Original Torch
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
New York, New York
6 1/2 Avenue: Manhattan’s Secret Street
Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Eastern State Hospital
America's first public mental health facility.
New Orleans, Louisiana
National World War II Museum
Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Cats of Jackson Square
By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Scallop Shell Pulpit
The oldest operational cathedral in the U.S. has one shell of a way of projecting speakers' voices.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Street Name Tiles of New Orleans
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
United Fruit Company Building
The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
New Orleans, Louisiana
St. Louis Cathedral
This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.
Juneau, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier
A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.
Juneau, Alaska
Aquilean Whale Tail Sculptures
A whale of a public art display towers atop Juneau's cruise ship dock.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Chichen Itza Chirp
Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
EAA's AirVenture Oshkosh
One of the largest aviation events in the world brings half a million aircraft enthusiasts to Wisconsin each year.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pabst Mansion
A giant, Gilded Age mansion that once belonged to the beer baron of Milwaukee.
Juneau, Alaska
Patsy Ann Statue
Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Gastown Steam Clock
A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.
Skagway, Alaska
The Slide Cemetery
A tiny wilderness cemetery commemorates the deadliest episode of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Skagway, Alaska
Arctic Brotherhood Hall
The facade of this relic from the Klondike gold rush is decorated with over 8,800 pieces of driftwood.
Skagway, Alaska
Red Onion Saloon
Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.
Skagway, Alaska
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.
