Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

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

Right next to departures—how convenient!

The Virginia farm where John Wilkes Booth met his grisly end is now largely forgotten.

This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.

The ruins of the first Spanish settlement in Puerto Rico.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.

This claimant to the title of "smallest church in the 48 states" doubles as an equally tiny, quasi-post office.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

This beautiful stone arch bridge wasn't even expected to stand for one day, but people have been crossing it for centuries.

Built by the patriotic residents of Boonsboro in a single day.

Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

The United States' oldest Episcopal church still in active use.

This 1830s store is believed to be the site of Harriet Tubman's first stand.

The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.

Located at the former Lorton Prison the Lucy Burns Museum tells the story of the 91 year history of the prison including the dark chapter of its involvement in the women's suffrage movement.

The final resting place of infamous outlaw Clyde and Marvin Barrow.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.