She stares out across six lanes of traffic, clutching a musket and infant with determination.

The Decoy Capital of the World.

This 16-foot, intricately detailed model of the Gearing-class destroyer has been called the most detailed model ship ever built.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

The U.S. government built the million-pound stack of steel during the Space Race.

One artist’s scheme to expand museum viewing hours into the evening led to the illumination of an entire city.

This golfball sized platinum iridium cylinder is the official starting point for all national weight calibrations

The wooded estate of the Forest Service employee responsible for D.C.’s cherry blossom trees.

Tiny observatory made big contributions to the study of the Earth's motion.

Its diverse collection of computers and technology spans the ages.

This massive swimming pool is the high tech home to the human-powered submarine races.

A swimming hole in the historic industrial quarry that supplied the marble for the Baltimore Washington Monument.

A suburban museum tells the story of a historic transportation network and even provides rides in antique trolley cars.

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

The United States' oldest Episcopal church still in active use.

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

This historic lighthouse was well known for the large number of women who served as its keeper.

One of the only memorials dedicated to journalists who died in combat.

The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.

The childhood home of the Sultan of Swat is just a line drive away from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.

The development and impact of electronic media showcased in a picturesque farmhouse in Maryland.

The world's oldest continuously operating airport was founded by the Wright Brothers.