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The abandoned husk of a mental institution that failed to save a Jazz Age icon still sits nearly unchanged.

The highest point in Connecticut was incorrectly memorialized before surveyors discovered the actual spot.

This graceful little figure is a one-of-a-kind version of the cherished character.

A millionaire's abandoned swimming pool from the gilded age of one of America's most distinguished families.

This forgotten graveyard in rural New York State once served a pioneering hospital.

The Connecticut village named for its subterranean thunder.

A tiny memorial for the year the Connecticut River almost destroyed New England.

This Connecticut chapel is a starkly modern, and surprisingly colorful, architectural rebel.

An iconic steel and chrome diner from the 1940s left empty for nearly 20 years is in danger of being demolished.

A tribute to the truly loyal dog who waited outside a hospital for his owner to come back.

This whimsically unique butterfly farm focuses solely on creating habitats for the gentle insects.

This stunning Connecticut mansion is actually just a one-room-deep hoax.

The ghost town that was one of New Hampshire's first settlements now exists as a park detailing its history.

Ruins of the elaborate house where the enigmatic costume designer threw glamorous parties for New York's theatrical elite.

Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The remains of a 19th century spring, and the site of an infamous unsolved murder.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.