An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.

The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.

One of the first Second Empire-style buildings constructed in North America.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

These unusual rooms on wheels are holdovers from the 1960s.

This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

One Confederate statue that accurately reflects the ugliness of its subject.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.

Legend tells how a Spanish soldier disappeared from this isolated sentry box without a trace.

This bleach-white graveyard overlooking the ocean is accessed through a tunnel.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

Modern art meets modern convenience in possibly the world's most architecturally important public bathroom.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.