An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.

A tiny monument to the unsuccessful attempt by Thomas Jefferson to place the prime meridian in Washington.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

A cement mixer-turned-kaleidoscope in downtown Norfolk offers different views of the city.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

The "last unrestored grand mansion of Savannah" is now a cramped, mouldering maze of antiques.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

A replica of where the Last Supper was held.

A Christian-themed amusement park and complex rocked by scandals.

Trace the history of writing at this unusual North Carolina destination.

Amazing pre-Civil War ruins alongside a shallow, rocky river that hosts beautiful (but endangered) lilies.