This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

A careful eye can find hundreds of dinosaur tracks running along the Connecticut River.

The largest collection of historic military firearms in the United States.

A museum dedicated to the quirky and colorful world created by Springfield's favorite son.

In this quiet park a rendition of a classic painting graces the outside of a charming restroom.

Largest tulip festival in America, includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival.

This is the last hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind in operation in the United States.

Outside Hope College in Holland, Michigan, a marker honors a University without people from the fictional Kcymaerxthaereal times.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

More than 5,000 contemporary and "historic" mustards from around the world.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.

To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.