The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.

Rumor has it the hot dog stand was targeted by two Russian nuclear missiles.

The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.

Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.

This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."

Parking garage where Bob Woodward met Watergate source "Deep Throat."

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

At Washington's Dulles Airport is a satellite museum (no pun intended) with three quarters of a million square feet of aircraft history.

Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.

This pre-Revolutionary War grist mill ground corn and flour for soldiers in seven American wars.

This museum sits on the site of a decommissioned military communications base.

This Virginia railway overpass is said to be haunted by a serial killer in a rabbit costume.

The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

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

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.

This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.

An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.

Final resting place of two dozen New York City harbor ships.

Whale bones, scrimshaw, and sperm oil make up just a part of this comprehensive collection of whaling history.