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

The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.

Through the decades, Black music stars have performed at this historic hub for music and the arts.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

In the bowels of a 19th-century brewery lurks a fine-dining restaurant offering an array of themed feasts.

One of the oldest train stations still standing in Virginia played a vital role during the Civil War.

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

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

The little-known, 300-year history of the area includes former lives as a bustling tobacco port, parking lot, and industrial dump.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.

An overlooked oasis of quiet on the grounds of Washington's monumental basilica.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

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

The national park was once a plantation estate.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.