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Waiānuenue (Rainbow Falls).

Hilo, Hawaii

Waiānuenue (Rainbow Falls)

This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.

Streets Beach

Brisbane, Australia

Streets Beach

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Be prepared to see birds of prey like this Barred Forest Falcon above the reserve’s trails.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Reserva Curi Cancha

This wildlife refuge is home to more than 200 species of birds, as well as monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife.

Depending on the level of rain, the hot springs can be a tranquil watering hole for a relaxing vibe in the forest.

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

La Fortuna Hot Springs

The same water that fills a luxury resort’s pools feeds these free hot springs in the rainforest.

Part of the landing gear.

El Paso, Texas

B-36 Bomber Crash Site

The wreckage of a crash that killed nine people still litters the Franklin Mountains.

Wyler Aerial Tramway
Permanently Closed

El Paso, Texas

Wyler Aerial Tramway

This mountain tram provides stunning views while hanging from a single, steel thread.

Entrance to the Coca-Cola vault.

Atlanta, Georgia

Coca-Cola Secret Formula Vault

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

Bennington Centre Cemetery

Bennington, Vermont

Bennington Centre Cemetery

One of the oldest cemeteries in Vermont is the final resting place of soldiers, politicians, and a famous author.

American Classic Arcade Museum

Laconia, New Hampshire

American Classic Arcade Museum

The largest arcade museum in the world chronicles the golden age of video games which ended promptly in 1987.

Arial view of the bridge.

Contoocook, New Hampshire

Contoocook Railroad Covered Bridge

The oldest covered railroad bridge still standing in the United States.

Statue of Mary Dyer

Boston, Massachusetts

Statue of Mary Dyer

Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.

Skippy

Boston, Massachusetts

'Frogs in Common'

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

'The Embrace'

Boston, Massachusetts

'The Embrace'

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Either Spit or Spat.

Saratoga Springs, New York

Spit and Spat

Two mermen, eternally spitting into each other's mouths.

Brooklyn Bridge Love Locks

New York, New York

Brooklyn Bridge Love Locks

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Nikola Tesla Street Corner

New York, New York

Nikola Tesla Street Corner

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

Pier 54: The Titanic’s Arrival Destination

New York, New York

Pier 54: The Titanic’s Arrival Destination

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.

Kilroy Was Here.

Washington, D.C.

Kilroy Was Here

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

The stone has been worn down a bit over the years.

Washington, D.C.

District of Columbia Center Point

A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.

The sculpture at the U.S. Capitol Building rotunda.

Washington, D.C.

The Portrait Monument

Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.

Cutaway watercolors of the present day dome

Washington, D.C.

Inside the Capitol Dome

The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.

Senate side.

Washington, D.C.

Capitol Bollards

The 5.5-mile ring of steel posts around the Capitol Building is one of the largest (and most uniform) of its kind in the world.

Senate-side tower

Washington, D.C.

Capitol Air Conditioning Towers

"Congress may voluntarily remain in session throughout the summer, in order that our Congressmen may be protected from the intolerable discomforts and dangers of the ordinary outdoor weather!”

Summerhouse, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted - United States Capitol grounds, Washington, DC

Washington, D.C.

Summerhouse

A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

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