Known by nicknames like the "Jersey Jumper" and the "Daring Yankee," Patch was the first famous daredevil in the United States.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

A mere dot on the map in the great north woods is the first place in America to vote in Presidential elections.

One of the earliest—and most commonly forgotten—acts of rebellion against English rule.

If it hadn't been caught in time, a flaw in the design of this Manhattan skyscraper could have led to its collapse.

A 60-foot-tall tower provides unparalleled views of the southern Green Mountains.

A reproduction of a giant humanoid "fossil," a hoax buried locally for construction crews to find and gain national attention.

A waterway covered over after the Industrial Revolution has been unearthed and cleaned up, for the enjoyment of fish and humans alike.

This elaborate High Victorian Gothic structure is one of the world's few 16-sided buildings.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.

One of Gettysburg’s least visited battlefield memorials is off the beaten path, but worth a visit.

The final resting place for the famed creator and narrator of "The Twilight Zone."

The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.

This stained glass window designed by Tiffany Studios is hidden behind the circulation desk of a public library.

A small Second Empire-style building is one of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River.

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

The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.

An abandoned bus station transformed into a museum dedicated to the history of Greyhound Lines, in the place where it all began.

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

Yes, this monument is aware that it is about 20 miles away from the actual center of the United States.

This museum is a full-size replica of an original church constructed during the 13th-century.