Metropolis, Illinois
The Super Museum
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
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Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
A recreation of the doomed ocean liner in the middle of the Smoky Mountains.
Greenback, Tennessee
One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.
Washington, D.C.
An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.
Washington, D.C.
An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.
Washington, D.C.
Decades before the scandal, this staircase on the river was a literal "water gate."
Washington, D.C.
Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
Louisville, Kentucky
The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.
Louisville, Kentucky
Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.
Louisville, Kentucky
One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.
Forneys Creek, North Carolina
This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
Contoocook, New Hampshire
The oldest covered railroad bridge still standing in the United States.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
A local prank turned town icon.
Derby, Vermont
This unusual building straddles two countries.
Boston, Massachusetts
This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.
Boston, Massachusetts
Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.
Boston, Massachusetts
The tomb of Increase Mather and his son Cotton, influential colonial ministers obsessed with the occult.
Boston, Massachusetts
This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.
Boston, Massachusetts
The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.
Boston, Massachusetts
This area was once known for being a lawless haven for rough-and-tumble sailors, earning the maritime-themed nickname "the black sea."