Walk through the actual strap iron cells and solitary chambers of Arizona Territory’s first prison.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

A colorful, century-old cemetery of the Yaqui Indian Tribe hidden amid the suburban sprawl of Tempe, Arizona.

A family-owned store specializing in minerals, geodes, gemstones, and more.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe’s grave.

It’s not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music’s library has been described as a “cathedral of books.”

The site where Poe “in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance” likely died.

Once America's tallest structure, now a Baltimore landmark.

One artist’s scheme to expand museum viewing hours into the evening led to the illumination of an entire city.

Baltimore's first skyscraper may be home to the inspiration behind pulp fiction's most celebrated bird.

This monumental sculpture that welcomes visitors to Bethany Beach is a tribute to a regional Nanticoke Indian Tribe leader.

A desiccated merman and a walrus penis bone are among the oddities in this eclectic collection of shipwreck treasures.

This building at the south end of the boardwalk was once home to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard before being rescued itself.

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

This unassuming brick building has survived fires, storms, and more to bring entertainment to one Delaware town.

A statue of the English poet for whom this Delaware town is named is ritually dressed in seasonally appropriate clothing.

What began as an art installation is now the private drinkhaüs for a brewery's employees.

Both the building and blades of this reconstructed 19th-century windmill can turn in a breeze.

Historic home of America's sweetheart sharpshooter, Annie Oakley.

The elevator hidden in a smokestack on Roosevelt's yacht now serves as a monument to the former president.

This Harriet Tubman mural went viral for kids interacting with it.

This one-room schoolhouse played a significant role in the education of Black children for almost 100 years.

This 1830s store is believed to be the site of Harriet Tubman's first stand.

A small ballpark on Maryland's eastern shore pays homage to its favorite son, the most fearsome home run hitter of the dead ball era.