Washington, D.C.
NASA Full Scale Wind Tunnel Propeller
While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.
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Washington, D.C.
While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.
Washington, D.C.
This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.
Washington, D.C.
When it comes to handsignals (and colonialism) rock always beats scissors.
Washington, D.C.
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.
Washington, D.C.
Decades before the scandal, this staircase on the river was a literal "water gate."
Washington, D.C.
The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.
Washington, D.C.
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Chicago, Illinois
Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.
Nashville, Tennessee
This quirky local sculpture is quite literally a fish out of water.
Lebanon, Tennessee
This park contains one of the largest concentrations of cedar glades, a unique and rare ecosystem.
Nashville, Tennessee
This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.
Nashville, Tennessee
This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.
Nashville, Tennessee
For decades these polar bears have roamed all around a Nashville neighborhood.
Washington, D.C.
A traveling postal dog covered 48 states and more than 140,000 miles, and he lives on as taxidermy, patched up with a rabbit's foot and a pig's ear.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
One of the Cemestos prefab homes built to secretly house thousands of Manhattan Project workers.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.
Manchester, Tennessee
This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.
Cortez, Florida
An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.
St. Augustine, Florida
It's a pretty creepy lock-up.
St. Augustine, Florida
Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."