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

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

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

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

A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.

A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

This castle-like building in Manhattan helped destigmatize cancer in the 19th century.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

A quick trip around the globe through an amazing miniature exhibit.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

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