The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

The national park was once a plantation estate.

A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.

This factory made "health corsets" that were a step towards liberating women's bodies.

Made of bronze and wearing a blue gown, this lady sat in the same location in the Yantic Cemetery for more than 119 years.

A museum dedicated to antique toys, collectibles, and nostalgia.

A quirky assortment of musical marvels from around the world.

Mansion and shopping center used in the 1975 film "The Stepford Wives."

The kind of mixed-up place that drives archaeologists crazy.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.