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Washington, D.C.

Old Stone House

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

Willard Hotel

Legend has it that President Grant’s frequent drinking in the lobby gave rise to the term “lobbyist.”
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Temperance Fountain

A much-maligned monument to teetotalism.
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Daguerre Monument

Go take a picture with the inventor of the daguerreotype photographic process.
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International Temple of the Order of the Eastern Star

Obscure Freemasons still live in D.C.’s largest private residence.
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District of Columbia Center Point

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

This poor little statue is the most vandalized memorial in Washington.
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Capitol Building Tunnel System

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

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

The most accurate timepiece in the world.
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The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly

Light bulbs, scrap wood, and tinfoil comprise this homemade throne of the gods.
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Peacock Room

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

Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.
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Starship Enterprise NCC-1701

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
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Dumbarton Oaks

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
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Renwick Gallery

The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
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Tudor Place

A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.
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Secret Entrance to the White House

The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.
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Summerhouse

A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Zero Milestone

A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
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National Bonsai Museum

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
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The Mansion on O Street

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
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National Capitol Columns

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.
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The Exorcist Stairs

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.