A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

Yo, Adrian!

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.

In a city crazy for seashells this museum educates and amazes visitors using the wonder of cast-off exoskeletons.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

A sharply wedged sundial marks the point at which each day in the United States begins.

This kitsch eatery is chock-a-block with bric-a-brac.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

A small granite block at this monument's base is the only part of Lincoln's Tomb outside of Illinois.

A local prank turned town icon.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

Sail through this subterranean show cave that is home to a legend that would go on to name nearly everything around it.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.