A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

One of the most dazzling dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History is also one of the oldest.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

Here be dragons.

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.

This historic building housed the surviving crew members of the Titanic, who were left destitute after the wreck.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.

This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.

New York City's smallest piece of private property.

Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

One devoted couple has donated multiple recreations of Michelangelo's sculptures to this South Dakota town.