Washington, D.C.
Gun Barrel Fence
This robust fence in front of a historic Georgetown home is likely made from hundreds of recycled Revolutionary War firearms.
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Arlington, Virginia
Pentagon Cable Crossing Sign
Please don’t anchor your boat onto the Department of Defense’s underwater data cables.
Arlington, Virginia
Gravelly Point Park
This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.
Washington, D.C.
Godey Lime Kilns
A historic ruin just 20 feet away from a busy highway onramp.
Washington, D.C.
Sonny Bono Memorial Park
A small triangle of DC grass is the final resting place of one of Sonny and Cher's songs.
Washington, D.C.
Embassy Gulf Service Center
Behind an abandoned storefront is an example of pioneering 1930s gas station architecture.
Washington, D.C.
Cuban-American Friendship Urn
The only National Monument ever to go missing for nearly 50 years then resurface in a dump.
Alexandria, Virginia
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.
Alexandria, Virginia
Torpedo Factory Art Center
A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.
Washington, D.C.
Russian Ambassador's Residence
Was there a small "backpack nuke" hidden in the attic? JFK apparently thought so.
Washington, D.C.
Inaugural Parade Center Line
A line of blue paint marks the route of the inaugural parade.
Washington, D.C.
Secret Entrance to the White House
The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.
Permanently Closed
Arlington, Virginia
Pentagon Hot Dog Stand
Rumor has it the hot dog stand was targeted by two Russian nuclear missiles.
Richmond, Virginia
Egyptian Building
A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond, Virginia
Church Hill Tunnel
Under a playground is a little-known sealed train tunnel that likely contains the bodies of workers trapped by cave-ins.
Boston, Massachusetts
Faneuil Hall
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
Site of the Boston Massacre
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
Boston, Massachusetts
Make Way for Ducklings Statue
Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
Mont Saint-Michel
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Angoville-au-Plain, France
Angoville-au-Plain Church
Bloodstains can still be seen in this medieval church where two medics saved lives on D-Day.
Milton Keynes, England
Bletchley Park
Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.
London, England
The Churchill War Rooms
The perfectly preserved underground rooms where Churchill plotted the war against Germany.
London, England
Hyde Park Pet Cemetery
The final resting place to 300 Victorian-era pets hides inside the city park.
London, England
Word on the Water
This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.
