Washington, D.C.
Atlas Performing Arts Center
The revival of a classic Art Deco theater.
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Washington, D.C.
The revival of a classic Art Deco theater.
Brooklyn, New York
The ballpark in "Pigtown" where the Brooklyn Dodgers made their name was replaced with a huge apartment complex.
New York, New York
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
New York, New York
New York's transit system peddles terrible food in limited windows—this restaurant is a rare exception.
Richmond, Virginia
This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.
Annapolis, Maryland
A memorial to an ill-fated Arctic expedition pursued by the U.S. Navy.
Baltimore, Maryland
A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.
Alexandria, Virginia
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
Seale, Alabama
A wealth of local folk art, antiques, and curios, without ever leaving your car.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A rusted metal giant pays tribute to Birmingham’s industrial past.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Come for the 14-foot-long taxidermy alligator. Stay for the mini costumed gators shooting pool.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.
New Orleans, Louisiana
An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.
Montgomery, Alabama
Colloquially known as "the lynching memorial," this is the United States' first memorial to the victims of racial terror at home.
Montgomery, Alabama
Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.
Charlotte, North Carolina
A year-long seasonal produce clock highlighting a variety of fruits and vegetables from across the Piedmont region.
Takoma Park, Maryland
The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Takoma Park, Maryland
A benevolent, 16-foot-tall river dragon lives on a suburban lawn.
Covington, Georgia
An ode to this small town's big film history.
Millbrook, Alabama
The remains of an idyllic small town built for the film 'Big Fish' still stand around a rundown main street.