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A collection of haunted objects and macabre oddities under one roof.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

A mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe painted on the rock wall by canyon's religious namesake.

This large cave is a summer home to thousands of bats and has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.

This restaurant has been a haven for D.C.'s LGBTQ community since the 1950s.

North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.

A replica of where the Last Supper was held.

This park contains one of the largest concentrations of cedar glades, a unique and rare ecosystem.

This 1854 courthouse along the Mississippi River has a storied history.

A blacklight journey through a celestial art exhibit.

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

The colossal cartoon man stands outside a Nevada museum.

Unlike most arches, this geological oddity formed in a volcanic dike.

The strip club's VIP lounge is actually a rare repurposed Futuro House.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.

Taos Pueblo recipes, foraged ingredients, and outdoor ovens define the menu at this eatery.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

These decaying bridges 1,000 feet high are a reminder of the skill it took to cross the Colorado Rockies by rail.

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

Hiding behind a grocery store is a spectacular cavern carved as part of an old limestone quarry.

Get up close with some alligators at this roadside farm attraction.

This metal disk commemorates the birth of a historic American holiday.

It's where the final scene of the beloved Tom Hanks movie was filmed.

"Dallas’s pretty much only carnivorous plant gallery."