Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in New JerseyBurger King in Bridgewater, you’ll notice a strangely landscaped, infrequently visited slice of history.Though the Somerville Circle is traversed by thousands each day, few realize how close they are to the place where World War I officially ended in the United States, on July 2, 1921.Though the conflict was over in 1918, the U.S. Senate voted against ratifying the Treaty of Versailles and joining the League of Nations in both 1919 and 1920. This meant the country remained enemies with until the Knox-Porter Resolution was...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in New JerseyBurger King in Bridgewater, you’ll notice a strangely landscaped, infrequently visited slice of history.Though the Somerville Circle is traversed by thousands each day, few realize how close they are to the place where World War I officially ended in the United States, on July 2, 1921.Though the conflict was over in 1918, the U.S. Senate voted against ratifying the Treaty of Versailles and joining the League of Nations in both 1919 and 1920. This meant the country remained enemies with until the Knox-Porter Resolution was...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Arkansasbronze statue of Popeye stands proudly on top of a water fountain in the Popeye Park of Alma, Arkansas, a town which has dubbed itself the spinach capital of the world. It makes sense: Every April, sometime in the middle of the month, the town hosts an annual spinach festival, during which visitors are also attracted to the area’s unique water tower, a typical construction that has been painted to look like the world’s largest spinach can.The bronze statue is relatively new, but it isn’t the first of its depiction to stand in this place. For 20...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Arkansasbronze statue of Popeye stands proudly on top of a water fountain in the Popeye Park of Alma, Arkansas, a town which has dubbed itself the spinach capital of the world. It makes sense: Every April, sometime in the middle of the month, the town hosts an annual spinach festival, during which visitors are also attracted to the area’s unique water tower, a typical construction that has been painted to look like the world’s largest spinach can.The bronze statue is relatively new, but it isn’t the first of its depiction to stand in this place. For 20...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Washingtonthe Kitsap Peninsula is playfully known as “Little Norway on the Fjord” has been the home to a Nordic population since its very founding.Pronounced “pauls-bow,” the town name’s strange spelling is the result of one of the town founders who, when filling out an application for township to the Postmaster general, had such bad handwriting that the postmaster misread his messy scrawl and the town has been officially “misspelled” ever since.A nordic village similar to  in dedication to recreation, Poulsbo is as Norwegian as...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Washingtonthe Kitsap Peninsula is playfully known as “Little Norway on the Fjord” has been the home to a Nordic population since its very founding.Pronounced “pauls-bow,” the town name’s strange spelling is the result of one of the town founders who, when filling out an application for township to the Postmaster general, had such bad handwriting that the postmaster misread his messy scrawl and the town has been officially “misspelled” ever since.A nordic village similar to  in dedication to recreation, Poulsbo is as Norwegian as...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in PennsylvaniaThis entry is a stubHelp improve Atlas Obscura by with additional information or photos.the elephant stands in the parking lot of the Eat’nPark, just south of exit 110, off the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The statue not only honors Jackson, but also Somerset County’s elephant breeding ranch.After Jackson joined the Pittsburgh Zoo in 1994, his prolific mating ability quickly filled the available elephant space at the zoo, which prompted it to create the International Conservation Center in Fairhope. The 724-acre property has a 10,000-square-foot...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in PennsylvaniaThis entry is a stubHelp improve Atlas Obscura by with additional information or photos.the elephant stands in the parking lot of the Eat’nPark, just south of exit 110, off the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The statue not only honors Jackson, but also Somerset County’s elephant breeding ranch.After Jackson joined the Pittsburgh Zoo in 1994, his prolific mating ability quickly filled the available elephant space at the zoo, which prompted it to create the International Conservation Center in Fairhope. The 724-acre property has a 10,000-square-foot...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Virginiabeloved pony in children’s literature is preserved in more than just books and movies. The body of the real-life Misty of Chincoteague is displayed for all to see. Her pinto coat still looks fluffy and shiny, and her lifeless eyes still hold hints of the sweetness that endeared her to children around the world.Marguerite Henry was inspired to write her book Misty of Chincoteague while spending a summer on the titular island in 1946. Henry was there to witness the annual pony swim and auction. This long-time tradition involved “Saltwater Cowboys”...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Virginiabeloved pony in children’s literature is preserved in more than just books and movies. The body of the real-life Misty of Chincoteague is displayed for all to see. Her pinto coat still looks fluffy and shiny, and her lifeless eyes still hold hints of the sweetness that endeared her to children around the world.Marguerite Henry was inspired to write her book Misty of Chincoteague while spending a summer on the titular island in 1946. Henry was there to witness the annual pony swim and auction. This long-time tradition involved “Saltwater Cowboys”...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Washington, D.C.Know Before You GoCurrently not open to the public, however any Congressional staffer (including interns) can take guests. Most staff have heard there are bathtubs but are uncertain of their location. Be prepared for for crazy looks when you ask "can you take me to the Senate Bathtubs?"Community ContributorsAdded byPublishedOctober 4, 2017Edit this listingU.S. Capitol BuildingWashington, District of ColumbiaUnited States38.8903, -77.0089NearbyWant to see fewer ads? .Want to see fewer ads?.Want to see fewer ads? .Near This PlaceRelated...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Washington, D.C.Know Before You GoCurrently not open to the public, however any Congressional staffer (including interns) can take guests. Most staff have heard there are bathtubs but are uncertain of their location. Be prepared for for crazy looks when you ask "can you take me to the Senate Bathtubs?"Community ContributorsAdded byPublishedOctober 4, 2017Edit this listingU.S. Capitol BuildingWashington, District of ColumbiaUnited States38.8903, -77.0089NearbyWant to see fewer ads? .Want to see fewer ads?.Want to see fewer ads? .Near This PlaceRelated...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Connecticuttucked on the border of and there’s a sign reading “Food and Books.” And, of course, at any restaurant there’s going to be food, but be prepared for the books. With each purchase, customers are invited to take home any book in the restaurant’s impressive collection. They give away an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 books each week to hungry bookworms. The walls of the Traveler Restaurant in Union are lined with books. On the shelves edging the tables are westerns, cookbooks, pulpy paperbacks, children’s books, and romance novels. The vibe is...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Connecticuttucked on the border of and there’s a sign reading “Food and Books.” And, of course, at any restaurant there’s going to be food, but be prepared for the books. With each purchase, customers are invited to take home any book in the restaurant’s impressive collection. They give away an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 books each week to hungry bookworms. The walls of the Traveler Restaurant in Union are lined with books. On the shelves edging the tables are westerns, cookbooks, pulpy paperbacks, children’s books, and romance novels. The vibe is...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Vermont, the capital of , it may be easy to overlook a small black-and-grey stone sitting next to an intersection. But a closer look yields something unexpected: an image of the space shuttle Challenger, located in a state with few connections to NASA or the space industry. The monument is part of a small, forgotten park built to honor the astronauts lost when the space shuttle crashed in 1986. The park’s central feature, a small, stone monument, sits in the middle of the park. Etched into a piece of South African black granite is an...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Vermont, the capital of , it may be easy to overlook a small black-and-grey stone sitting next to an intersection. But a closer look yields something unexpected: an image of the space shuttle Challenger, located in a state with few connections to NASA or the space industry. The monument is part of a small, forgotten park built to honor the astronauts lost when the space shuttle crashed in 1986. The park’s central feature, a small, stone monument, sits in the middle of the park. Etched into a piece of South African black granite is an...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Los Angeleshas been emitting secret messages since it opened. However, only those with a keen eye for Morse code can decipher what they say.It was the former president of Capitol Records, Alan Livingston, who got the idea to have the light on top of the building send out a signal in Morse code. The word chosen for this secret message was “Hollywood.” When the building opened in 1956, Samuel Morse’s granddaughter Leila Morse had the honor of turning the light on.The light has been sending out the same message ever since—with a few exceptions. The year...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Los Angeleshas been emitting secret messages since it opened. However, only those with a keen eye for Morse code can decipher what they say.It was the former president of Capitol Records, Alan Livingston, who got the idea to have the light on top of the building send out a signal in Morse code. The word chosen for this secret message was “Hollywood.” When the building opened in 1956, Samuel Morse’s granddaughter Leila Morse had the honor of turning the light on.The light has been sending out the same message ever since—with a few exceptions. The year...WW…

Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Washington, D.C.Know Before You GoCoordinates marks the doorway to the Undercroft. It's not open to the public yet.Community ContributorsAdded byEdited by,,,PublishedJune 19, 2017Edit this listing2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NWWashington, District of ColumbiaUnited States38.8891, -77.0498NearbyWant to see fewer ads? .Want to see fewer ads?.Want to see fewer ads? .Near This PlaceRelated PlacesWant to see fewer ads? .From Around the WebThanks for sharing!Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders.Like us on Facebook to get the...…Want to see fewer ads? .Top Places in Washington, D.C.Know Before You GoCoordinates marks the doorway to the Undercroft. It's not open to the public yet.Community ContributorsAdded byEdited by,,,PublishedJune 19, 2017Edit this listing2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NWWashington, District of ColumbiaUnited States38.8891, -77.0498NearbyWant to see fewer ads? .Want to see fewer ads?.Want to see fewer ads? .Near This PlaceRelated PlacesWant to see fewer ads? .From Around the WebThanks for sharing!Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders.Like us on Facebook to get the...WW…