One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.

Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

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

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Tucked away atop a quaint Alabama pharmacy is this tiny display of antique medical tools.

This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.

Poland's oldest surviving university building holds a wealth of historic science instruments including some used by Copernicus.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

The maritime museum that boasts the largest nautical library in the western hemisphere.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

The fastest transatlantic ocean liner sat abandoned in a Philadelphia shipyard for decades.

A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

Read a book next to a Midtown waterfall.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

An Irish Memorial commemorating those who perished due to potato blight.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

Set sail on a small scale.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.