A girls' boarding school inspired by the Chicago World's Fair, once abandoned, now restored to strange and scenic glory.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

Beyond the usual stories that attend old prisons, this one has deep bloody undercurrents.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.

This California artist's front yard acts as a gallery for his unique, scrap metal animal sculptures.

First a root beer ad, then a golf course clubhouse, and finally a massive teapot.

This outdoor exhibit features a historic wooden dam once used to help boats navigate the Ohio River.

A larger than life statue of a steelworker keeps watch over a closed steel mill.

A storybook church made from a mesmerizing medley of multi-colored stones.

This Pennsylvania cave holds evidence of the oldest known inhabitants of North America.

Francis Julius LeMoyne built this crematory in 1876; he was the third person to be cremated here.

This abandoned sea fort has become an accidental bird sanctuary.

Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

See hundreds of herons and egrets in the heart of the city in this dreamy hidden park.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

A perfect circle of 24 mysterious holes dates back to prehistoric times.

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.