Long buried under the 20th-century landscape, this lift lock of the Alexandria Canal is the lone remnant of an ambitious early American transportation project.

A collection of more than 12,000 shoes, displayed in a building shaped like a shoebox.

The bat-covered home of one of the world's most popular brands of rum is located on a tropical Art Deco campus.

This restored house is like a time capsule of the president's unconventional inauguration.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

This Rhode Island mansion was a stand-in for the exteriors of Collinwood in the original "Dark Shadows" series.

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

This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

A small cave with a larger-than-life legend.

The Kansas City Barbecue restaurant also contains the original piano that was a central part of the famous "Great Balls of Fire" scene.

A 19th-century perch for spotting sailing ships now boasts one of the most iconic views in the Southern Hemisphere.

This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Delve into the world of auto racing at this museum with dozens of cars and racing memorabilia.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Life-size bronzes of the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, Sam-I-Am, and the Lorax—and the author himself.

This oversize piece of novelty cookware once cooked the largest pancake in the world.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.