Alexandria, Virginia
Torpedo Factory Art Center
A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.
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Alexandria, Virginia
A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.
Alexandria, Virginia
This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.
Alexandria, Virginia
America's first federal monument.
Alexandria, Virginia
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
Alexandria, Virginia
The only place for a truly presidential dram.
Alexandria, Virginia
The narrowest house in America is seven feet of pure spite.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.
Detroit, Michigan
This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork.
Detroit, Michigan
The birthplace of the Ford Model T is now a museum full of antique cars.
Detroit, Michigan
Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.
Detroit, Michigan
A painted-over wall in Detroit originally built to segregate a black community from an adjacent white development.
Detroit, Michigan
To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.
Rapid City, South Dakota
South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Every president in history is immortalized in bronze in downtown Rapid City.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Thanks to a loophole in property ownership, this alleyway has become a cacophonous street gallery.
Rapid City, South Dakota
This replica stave church looks like a piece of Norway was simply plopped down in South Dakota.
Katoomba, Australia
This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.
Robertson, Australia
Concrete spud looks like the North American Sebago.
Hyams Beach, Australia
The sand is such a bright white that on sunny days you practically need sunglasses to look at the ground.
Bodalla, Australia
Giant wheel of cheese marks a dairying village.
Broulee, Australia
This tree, with its large oval-shaped scar, is a rare piece of Aboriginal cultural history.
Adaminaby, Australia
This giant trout was made by a singular fisherman who wanted to honor his local trade.
Monga, Australia
A small mountain cave tucked away along Kings Highway has become a shrine to the beloved character.
Goulburn, Australia
Three-story concrete ram with a permanent gift shop.