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Inaugural Parade Center Line

Washington, D.C.

Inaugural Parade Center Line

A line of blue paint marks the route of the inaugural parade.

U.S. Mint Coin Store

Washington, D.C.

U.S. Mint Coin Store

Coins and medals straight from the mint await visitors to this shop in the nation's capital.

Point Reno

Washington, D.C.

Fort Reno Park

The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.

J. Edgar Hoover's Grave.

Washington, D.C.

Congressional Cemetery

The privately owned cemetery that holds room for Washington's finest when they step down from life.

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.

The First Indiana State Capitol

Corydon, Indiana

Corydon Capitol

In Indiana's first capital city of Corydon, the original State Capitol still stands among other historic buildings.

Modern Martyrs

London, England

Modern Martyrs

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

Lion skull.

London, England

Tower of London Barbary Lion Skulls

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

The elephant sculpture by Kendra Haste.

London, England

The Tower of London Menagerie

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

Water still flows through

London, England

Traitors' Gate

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

The Conch Republic

Key West, Florida

The Conch Republic

"We Seceded Where Others Failed."

US 1 Mile 0 sign.

Key West, Florida

U.S. Route 1 Mile 0 Sign

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

Rooster Cemetery.

Key West, Florida

Blue Heaven Rooster Cemetery

A small poultry graveyard in the courtyard of a popular Key West watering hole.

Tourists flock to the buoy (Flickr/Turtle43)

Key West, Florida

Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

The Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Key West, Florida

The Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.

Pan Am's First Office

Key West, Florida

Pan Am's First Office

The birthplace of American international flight service has been turned into a celebrity's microbrewery.

President Truman conducted official state business from this Key West location frequently

Key West, Florida

Truman's Little White House

A historic presidential getaway on the continental United States' southernmost island.

Florida Keys Memorial

Islamorada, Florida

Florida Keys Memorial

Dedicated to the victims of one of the deadliest hurricanes to strike the United States in recorded history.

Betsy the Lobster

Islamorada, Florida

Betsy the Lobster

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.

The ship is available to sail out into the Atlantic.

Key Largo, Florida

The African Queen

The famous boat that once ferried Bogart and Hepburn still floats in Key Largo after being abandoned for years.

Robert Is Here

Homestead, Florida

Robert Is Here

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

Devil’s Den

Williston, Florida

Devil’s Den

This underground oasis is one of North America’s most fascinating prehistoric places—and you can scuba dive in it.

Cedar Lakes Woods.

Williston, Florida

Cedar Lakes Woods

A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.

Divers gear up for an aquatic adventure at the Blue Grotto.

Williston, Florida

Blue Grotto

Discover diverse aquatic life and befriend resident turtles at this private diving grotto in north Florida.

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