Places zride1905 Wants to Go

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."

French sculptor Paul Moreau-Vauthier transformed the site of a 19th-century massacre into a haunting memorial.

A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.

Established in 1950, this humble burger joint is the oldest surviving one in Japan.

This relief sculpture depicts America’s most famous coffee break.

This rudder is one of the few remnants of a shipyard that once operated on the banks of the Potomac River.

An Olympic hero stripped of his medals is buried in a town he never visited, which took his name after his death.

This jail which was in service for over a century is now open for curious visitors.

The first transatlantic wireless communication between the U.S. and Europe took place here in 1903.

This 19th-century building showcases memorabilia from the acclaimed 1939 film.

This grassy field marks the site of a surprising religious conflict.

The site where Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, was killed by a mob.

A lawn full of retired spacecraft on display at one of NASA's first research labs.

This massive railroad spike celebrates the 1939 premiere of the movie “Union Pacific.”

A modest grave marks the final resting place of one of the world's most influential religious figures.

These floating gardens show what Mexico City used to look during the Aztec Empire.

A surviving concrete arrow from an early-20th-century airmail-navigation network overlooks a reservoir.

This tiny, one-acre cemetery serves as a reminder of when the Civil War got close to the nation’s capitol.

In 1869, Swiss and German immigrants settled in this small town in the mountains of West Virginia.

The World Heritage-designated site of Japan’s industrial revolution, once mistaken as a den of vampires.

Once part of a living village, these buildings now house exhibits showcasing historical aspects of life in Ireland.

This monument marks the beginning journey of a wounded soldier's leg that ended up almost two states away.

The home of possibly the least-loved U.S. president stands as a sort of unpopular Monticello.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.