Washington, D.C.
The Lockkeeper's House
A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.
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Washington, D.C.
Potomac Park Flood Levee
This mysterious structure by the Washington Monument is a flood barrier designed to protect the White House against rising waters.
Washington, D.C.
Willard Hotel
Legend has it that President Grant’s frequent drinking in the lobby gave rise to the term “lobbyist.”
Washington, D.C.
Chinatown Barnes Dance
The unique traffic pattern named for an influential urban planner is also known as the Pedestrian Scramble.
Washington, D.C.
The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly
Light bulbs, scrap wood, and tinfoil comprise this homemade throne of the gods.
Washington, D.C.
The Old Patent Model Museum
During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.
Washington, D.C.
The Sun Building
This nine-story building is the oldest standing skyscraper in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
The Preamble in License Plates
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution written entirely from vanity license plates hangs in the Smithsonian museum.
Washington, D.C.
Carnegie Library of Washington, D.C.
D.C.'s first central library was born out of a chance encounter with the philanthropist whose name it bears.
Vallejo, California
Mare Island
The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.
Vallejo, California
Mare Island Naval Cemetery
The oldest Naval cemetery on the West Coast.
Rio Vista, California
Foster's Big Horn
Over 300 taxidermied animals in a Californian restaurant make for a taxidermist's dream and an animal lover's nightmare.
Leadville, Colorado
Tabor Opera House
In the 1950s, two women saved this grand theater in the Colorado mountains from demolition.
Green Valley, Arizona
I-19, America's Only Metric Interstate
After a short-lived attempt to bring America in line with the rest of the world, this road was left in metric.
Guadalajara, Mexico
Museo Regional de la Cerámica (Regional Museum of Ceramics)
One of Mexico’s historic pottery-producing towns is home to a museum showcasing the craft.
Washington, D.C.
Baptist Alley
This unassuming passageway played a key role in one of the most important events in U.S. history.
Washington, D.C.
Temperance Fountain
A much-maligned monument to teetotalism.
Washington, D.C.
Mummified Bison
The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.
Moab, Utah
Mill Creek
A small oasis not far from downtown Moab.
Durango, Colorado
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
Take a dip in the world's largest mineral hot springs pool.
Denver, Colorado
Mile-High Steps at the Colorado State Capitol
The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Brock's Monument
This seemingly cursed monument is dedicated to one of Canada's great war heroes.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Niagara Falls Floral Clock
This impressive working clock made of 16,000 plants changes its flowers twice a year.
