Internationally-recognized arts center housed in a century-old former military barracks.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

A plaque on the side of a parking garage marks the burial place of a great Ottawa chief.

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.

This mausoleum is the final resting place of one of St. Louis's richest and most tragic families.

This spot in St. Louis, marked with a simple sign, has seen more pro baseball than just about anywhere else in the world.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

During the 19th-century, this park was a vital trading fort.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

A chessmaster's dream destination.

An urban forest overtakes what was the greatest failure of utopic urban housing.

Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

A historic house in St. Louis was plagued by a series of suicides committed by family members involved in a successful brewery.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.