Chicago, Illinois
Palmer House Hilton
This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.
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Chicago, Illinois
This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
North Tipperary, Ireland
This modest plaza in Moneygall, Ireland has cashed in on its distant connection to the U.S. president.
Indian River, Michigan
One of the largest crucifixes in the world stands 55 feet tall in a secluded, wooded area of northern Michigan.
Toronto, Ontario
A collection of more than 12,000 shoes, displayed in a building shaped like a shoebox.
Waterbury, Vermont
The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.
Charleston, South Carolina
South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston's historic city jail once held everyone from pirates to Civil War POWs.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This colorful New Orleans bookstore features rare and used titles, with a specialty in Cajun fare.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
San Antonio, Texas
An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.
San Antonio, Texas
Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.
Austin, Texas
Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.
Montgomery, Alabama
Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.
San Francisco, California
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.