While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

With some 500,000 books across five buildings, this bookstore is a reader's paradise.

Rhode Island's tallest building bears a resemblance to the "Daily Planet" building and has been empty for more than five years.

To avoid the demolition costs this abandoned drawbridge was simply left in the up position.

The stone sculpture of an Ottoman soldier is an homage to a lost Providence landmark.

Last residence of H.P. Lovecraft featured in his story "The Haunter of the Dark."

An architectural statement of artistic intent smack in the middle of Providence, Rhode Island's Colonial uniformity.

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

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

The home of the artist credited with introducing the tomato to the American diet.

Mysterious stone tower featured in many alternative histories of the New World.

Final resting place of one of the classic authors of horror literature.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

The 5.5-mile ring of steel posts around the Capitol Building is one of the largest (and most uniform) of its kind in the world.

Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.

During the 19th century, you could pay for violence off a prix fixe menu on this Manhattan street.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.