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

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

A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.

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

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

While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.

A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.

One critic described it as "middle Mussolini, early Ramses, and late Neiman-Marcus." Another called it an architectural "natural disaster."

This statue of the "father of television" stands prominently in the United States Capitol.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

Explore some of the most unique vehicles in history along with a cast of unsettling mannequins.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

The oldest lawn bowling club in the United States.

San Francisco’s condensed garden of incredible plant growth.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.