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

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

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.

An unusual number plate signifies the building's saucy past.

One of the steepest streets in the United States makes an intriguing challenge for cyclists.

This plaque marks a place where one of Hollywood’s most famous dancers got his start.

The largest clock face in the United States is twice the size of Big Ben and infinitely more ad-sponsored.

Despite being stolen multiple times, this civic electrician's street corner Snoopy won't be stopped.

The site of the little-known Pennsylvania battle that sparked the Seven Years' War.

This historic furnace was once used to produce cannonballs during the Civil War.

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

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

Long before guestbooks and hotels, frontier travelers signed their names on this rock face.

A popular rock that acted as a waymarker for American pioneers.

The high point on the 16th president's eponymous roadway is marked by a massive version of his head.

A small town built on an abandoned airfield has former runways as streets and a bar and grill in an old airplane hangar.

Miraculous tree that seems to sprout out of solid rock.

One of the smallest towns in the United States.

A monument to the egos of two railroad magnates that fell into decline along with their careers.

New fungal and bacterial species call this deadly lake home.