Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
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Washington, D.C.
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
New York, New York
A forgotten relic from New York's bygone trolley system hides in plain sight under a bridge.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
A pride of the state, this working museum crafts pottery mosaics in the style of Pennsylvania's earliest European settlers.
New York, New York
Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.
Glen Gardner, New Jersey
A recently abandoned psych ward at the end of Sanatorium Road.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.
Brooklyn, New York
An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.
New York, New York
The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.
Baltimore, Maryland
This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.
New York, New York
The "Seinfeld" diner.
New York, New York
The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.
New York, New York
A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.
Princeton, New Jersey
The final resting place of many of New Jersey's most famous residents, including U.S. history's most in-vogue antagonist, Aaron Burr.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
Lake George, New York
A mysterious echo seems to defy the laws of acoustics.
New York, New York
Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.
Alamo, Nevada
Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
These 20-foot sculptures will help guide you from the local train station to the local sculpture garden.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
The final resting place of two members of the infamous Doan gang, notorious outlaws and Revolutionary War Loyalists.
Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.
New Hope, Pennsylvania
A historic covered bridge is but one example of an oddly prevalent American urban legend.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
A park full of outsider art, created by college students studying outsider art.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.