The final resting place of a prominent Black American farming family sits in the shadows of an IKEA store.

Across from a hotel parking lot, a Confederate spy rests under a large tombstone with her Union Veteran husband behind a copse of trees in a small, well-maintained cemetery.

After James Madison's death, his wife and former First Lady Dolley Madison lived in this yellow building near the White House.

This rowhouse doubles as one of the most photographed spots in the nation's capital.

This American Civil War-era fort still stands near the border between Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.

This large garden vase urn has nothing to do with the seventh U.S. President—it was designed by one landscape designer to honor another landscape designer's contributions to the National Mall.

Fill your car with gas and your belly with mouthwatering Cuban cuisine at this takeaway inside a Citgo station.

Intricate, eye-catching, award-winning rubber sculptures liven up this Pennsylvania town.

The life of one of America's pre-eminent painters is frozen in time in the home where he lived, worked, and died.

An unexpected must-see for fans of Star Wars who find themselves on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten.

A rare underwater observatory in the Caribbean that provides breathtaking views of vibrantly colored aquatic life.

Famed activist Hellen Keller was involved in the operation and administration of this vacation home for blind women starting in the early 20th century.

A monument to one of the few Olympic flames ever to be lit outside of the host city.

This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.

This large stone residence served as a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg between stints as a tavern.

True to its name, this little house presents like a dollhouse, and surprising details are revealed with a quick peek through the window.

An 83-foot tall granite obelisk honors the legacy of Dr. King in the heart of Norfolk's Black community.

The hulking remains of the Leesburg Lime Company Kiln lie dormant behind a historical marker close to the W&OD trail.

A historic Maryland home that once belonged to a man who has been called "the most insignificant" U.S. Supreme Court justice.

This millstone-topped marker details the history of a mill that served as a landmark for both Union and Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War.

An abandoned incline railway site is now a green space with six acres of trails connecting hilltop neighborhoods.

This Asian-inspired tower in a lush urban park provides spectacular panoramic views of Baltimore.

This heritage museum highlights the importance of the dairy cow as a vital part of rural Maryland's past, present, and future.