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

The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.

Where school buses go to die and be reborn as whimsical works of art.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

They call this long foot bridge a swinging bridge, but really it's the bouncing you have to watch out for.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

The world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.

This whimsical home made entirely from clay is basically a giant piece of pottery.

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

The entire town looks like a slice of Spain that was carted across the ocean and plunked in the Andes.

This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.

This dramatic monument in Colombia honors a little-known indigenous fighter for independence.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

A derelict bit of transportation infrastructure hidden in the woods.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

It was once the base for a series of domestic terror attacks.

A 1,100-ton train fell through the floor in 1953. Workers got it patched up in just 72 hours.

A muscular Art Deco monument represents the struggle between regulators and unbridled markets.

The early data processor factory founded in Washington for the 1890 U.S. Census went on to become IBM.

‘Bush the old fire dog died of poison July 5th, 1869. RIP.’

Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.

The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.