The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.

The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

250-year-old farm now features sculptures, a petting zoo and a hippy-bazaar.

An ode to Japanese artist Hokusai, with a bit of a comical twist.

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

The flagship building of an early national restaurant chain is a superb example of terra cotta art.

The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.

Take a stroll through this centuries-old tunnel of enormous moss-hung evergreens, nestled among the grounds of America’s first public sculpture garden.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

A mysterious pair of mice eating a piece of cheese is London's smallest public sculpture.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.