From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.

A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.

A relic of FDR's brief foray into utopian urban planning.

Every plane, auto, and bicycle in this collection is kept in working order and are regularly demonstrated to the public.

A precariously balanced rock perches on the edge of a cliff created tens of thousands of years ago by glacial erosion.

The whole of Maine's history with the salty little fish is packed into this tiny coastal museum.

Trinkets and toys lovingly handmade by maximum security prisoners.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

New England's tallest light house stands on an island with a history of cannibalism and death.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

An unusually designed bridge from the 1920s was built to withstand the tides and winds of Maine.

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

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.