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Secrets of America's Favorite Places Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2016 - 0
Episode 1
Statue of Liberty
Sun, Jul 3, 2016 60 mins
The Statue of Liberty's true origins and the damage it sustained during World War I are revealed in the series premiere of this show spotlighting little-known facts about top U.S. tourist attractions.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Sun, Jul 10, 2016 60 mins
Possible hidden messages at the Lincoln Memorial are investigated. Also: details on Abraham Lincoln's secret travels around Washington, D.C.; and a visit to a little-known cottage where Lincoln spent part of his presidency.
Episode 3
Mount Rushmore
Sun, Jul 17, 2016 60 mins
Mount Rushmore's carvings and the work that went into them are explored. Also: examining the decision-making process concerning which presidents would be immortalized there.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Sun, Jul 24, 2016 60 mins
A former Alcatraz inmate debunks popular myths about the prison. Also: A U.S. Marshal talks about the infamous 1962 escape, which he's still investigating.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Sun, Jul 31, 2016 60 mins
The famous Golden Gate Bridge is the focus. Included: the story behind its iconic color; and its near-collapse during an anniversary party. Also: the danger the bridge faced during World War II.
Episode 6
Grand Central Terminal
Sun, Aug 7, 2016 60 mins
Secrets of Grand Central Terminal in New York City are explored. Included: rumors of a secret track; a foiled Nazi plot to access the basement. Also: a look at the Tiffany glass used in the face of the station's large clock.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Sun, Aug 14, 2016 60 mins
The Hollywood Walk of Fame stars on Hollywood Boulevard are spotlighted, including a look at how they're manufactured. Also: secrets surrounding Grauman's Chinese Theater; and the security surrounding the iconic Hollywood sign.
Episode 8
Central Park
Sun, Aug 21, 2016 60 mins
New York City's Central Park is the focus. Included: its natural and engineered components; its most secret spots; and the meaning of the codes on its lampposts. Also: the history of a village that disappeared from the area.