The symbol was surreptitiously built into the river bank by German prisoners of war.

Only museum dedicated to women pilots, with personal artifacts from Amelia Earhart and other aviatrixes.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

Final resting place of one of the classic authors of horror literature.

This bookstore for weird fiction doubles as Providence’s de facto center for information about H.P. Lovecraft.

The final resting place of many of New Jersey's most famous residents, including U.S. history's most in-vogue antagonist, Aaron Burr.

Nassau Hall has served as army barracks, a museum, and played a key role in the American Revolution.

The mysterious canine hides atop a drain pipe on the back of the building, some say as a sneaky shoutout to Yale.

One man's lifelong obsession with death.

World War II bunker still standing on the New Jersey beach.

This Delaware River bridge is emblazoned with a catty slogan from a more prosperous time.

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

Where serial killer Aileen Wuornos drank her last beer.

The larger-than-life art installation at Tampa International Airport welcomes travelers to town.

This grand Spanish-Cuban restaurant has been serving customers for more than a century.

This sculpture is one of many stunning features along Tampa’s Riverwalk.

This outdoor mural is one stop on a walking trail that weaves art and history together to tell a tale of local history.

Known as the most resilient water tower in the region.

This kitsch eatery is chock-a-block with bric-a-brac.

This restored colonial house was once home to the botanist responsible for bringing avocados to the U.S.

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

Home of the "true" equator.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.