A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.

D.C.'s first central library was born out of a chance encounter with the philanthropist whose name it bears.

Volcanic stone sentinels stand watch at a Korean Bell Garden in Virginia.

Located at the former Lorton Prison the Lucy Burns Museum tells the story of the 91 year history of the prison including the dark chapter of its involvement in the women's suffrage movement.

This building at the south end of the boardwalk was once home to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard before being rescued itself.

An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.

A spectacular tribute to statesman and philanthropist Andrew Mellon.

This fertility idol of questionable authenticity inspired an iconic Indiana Jones artifact.

A graveyard that dates back over 200 years stands near a busy shopping center.

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history, this memorial has faced its fair share of backlash.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.

The innocent intentions of this monument are somewhat lost in the sculpture's muscled imagery.

A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

Obscure Freemasons still live in D.C.’s largest private residence.