Designed by noted Chicago architect Harry Weese in the late 1960s, the Metro Center Station in Washington, D.C., features vaulted cathedral ceilings covered in concrete coffered blocks. | Shutterstock

Fall in love with transit If you travel the world using public transit, there will likely come a time when a subway station will stop you in your tracks. In cities from Stockholm to Moscow, the practical subway station is often elevated into an elaborate work of art.
In the United States, subways remain a utilitarian affair for the most part, focused on moving thousands of people without much fanfare. Unlike historic central train stations found in many of our big cities?like Union Station in Washington, D.C. or Grand Central Terminal in New York City?smaller metro stations are often rather drab. The exceptions, however, are notable. Below, we?ve uncovered the most beautiful and fascinating metro or subway stations around the United States. With rich history, unique architecture, and cultural references steeped in their specific locales, these are eight stations well worth a visit.
Know of one we missed" Tell us in the comments?we?ll update this list in the future.
Pershing Square Station in Los Angeles

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This heavy-rail subway station near Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles features striking neon artwork. The design w...