An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

Even for Egyptian royalty, the afterlife was bring-your-own-beef.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

A drawbridge named for a potentially intersex Polish national who fought alongside George Washington during the American Revolution, and an example of "Pulaski Red".

Site of the first pathological and bacteriological research facility in the United States.

The feral felines of Roosevelt Island have a small army of allies and an abandoned hospital all to themselves.

No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

Pluto is still considered a planet in Ithaca, New York.

A pride of the state, this working museum crafts pottery mosaics in the style of Pennsylvania's earliest European settlers.

The site of the daring river crossing that changed the course of the American Revolution.

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.

Yo, Adrian!

This sculpture of a fisherman spent six years at the bottom of the Schuylkill River.

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

A tour de force of a fountain, memorializing a man who loved fountains more than anything else.

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

This mobile theater show highlights the story of Hershey through fun facts, unique stories, and plenty of candy samples.

A local prank turned town icon.

This dramatic rail curve was once the target of a failed Nazi attack.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.

Once considered a marvel of engineering, this 107-mile canal played an integral role in building New York City.