Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

A massive white oak tree provides a beautiful canopy near a suburban shopping center and stood before the signing of the Constitution.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

A remote horde of architectural treasures fit for Indiana Jones.

Walk a trail through a historic Quaker town that outlawed slavery in 1777 and was a major waypoint on the Underground Railroad.

This English-inspired Maryland garden is home to acres of opulent plant life including bushes shaped into an entire fox hunt.

A 200-year-old bar with a cheeky name claims to have served Edgar Allan Poe his final drink.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

A hidden alley in urban Baltimore is a haven for graffiti artists.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

The 320-year-old tree that greeted General Lafayette and rerouted an interstate highway.

The only public school for Black children in the region from 1895-1936.

The smallest covered bridge in Maryland.

First built around 1848, this bridge was destroyed by arson, but original timbers are included in the replacement.

Washed out by the Johnstown Flood in 1889, the surviving portion of the original two-span bridge now resides at Fishing Creek.

Explore the legends surrounding these mythical sea creatures inside this museum.

Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.

Its diverse collection of computers and technology spans the ages.

Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.

This ruined quarry once produced the distinctive red sandstone used for construction projects in Washington, D.C.

A labor of love built by local hang-gliding enthusiasts, this ideal launch spot was outlawed by the authorities and has since been largely abandoned.

An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.

This Maryland farm is known for its amazing corn mazes and its 30-foot junkbots.

An intricately designed junk art house with four extravagant junk art cars hidden in the suburbs.