The semi-reclaimed ruins of this canal were once part of an ambitious plan to reroute the mighty potomac.

This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

Taste the white whiskey that the United States' first president once distilled and enjoyed.

Recorded as the first person buried in Arlington Cemetery.

This tower was once used to create ammunition for early settlers.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

The nearly 120-year-old piece of pork wears a brass collar and was once a man's "pet ham."

Within this lovely Richmond cemetery lie the remains of famous Virginians and some of Edgar Allan Poe's most beloved family and friends.

This Virginia town has been famous for its fried chicken since the 19th century.

A take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict.

Color-coded signs direct drivers on a network of routes designed to avoid Pittsburgh traffic.

This plaque marks a place where one of Hollywood’s most famous dancers got his start.

The last street in Pittsburgh that's paved with wood.

This secluded walking trail is a hidden gem of a Pittsburgh park.

The rusted remains of an ill-fated freighter lie just off the coast of South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan.

The world's largest commercially available hamburger is complete with 15 pounds of lettuce, 30 pounds of bacon, and 36 pounds of cheese.

Ancient petroglyphs discovered only after a massive fire swept across Michigan in the 1880s.

The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

A popular place to pick up prehistoric coral fossils from the time when Michigan was an ocean.

The remains of an abandoned dinosaur theme park litter the woods just off the highway.