A gift from Japan, 17th-century lantern stands among the cherry trees at D.C.'s Tidal Basin.

In 2004, a Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumped 800 pounds of waste off a bridge and onto an unsuspecting tour boat below.

This distinctive blue and white jet fighter is a symbol of the area’s relationship with aviation.

The Lincoln Memorial has inspired many, even though a word on the inscription appears to be spelled incorrectly.

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.

An Egyptian-revival style film house in Boise, Idaho.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

A tribute to a great Texas blues musician.

John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and other Hollywood actors have resided in this picturesque Route 66 hotel.

Interactive museum complete with costumed re-enactors and the only known surviving chest from the Boston Tea Party.

The colonial home of Paul Revere during the American Revolution.

Kitschy nautical-themed bar has offered mermaid shows and underwater ballet since 1956.

Explore this unspoiled peninsula with 11 sandy beaches and 13 miles of hiking and biking trails (keep an eye out for soaring bald eagles overhead).

This mobile theater show highlights the story of Hershey through fun facts, unique stories, and plenty of candy samples.

Remember and reflect at this 9/11 memorial site.

Giant steel and concrete dinosaurs near Route 66 invite passerbys into a mineral shop.

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

Chicago’s last original drive-in restaurant is a family-run hot dog joint that started in 1948.

Miners in Michigan developed a taste for Cornish beef pasties, which this roadside stand has been selling since 1947.

With a history dating back to Victorian times, this architectural gem is a rare New York tourist haunt worth visiting.

A majestic Japanese villa peculiarly towers over Hollywood Boulevard.

An ode to Minnesota’s Swedish heritage, this is the largest Dala Horse in the U.S.

An old water tower converted into a functioning large Swedish coffee pot showcases Lindström, Minnesota's Swedish roots

A unique shopping and dining park created from old shipping containers and filled with local businesses.