Statue commemorating the use of ether in anesthesia.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

America's original house of worship for Spiritualism, the religious movement based on communing with the dead.

North Central Florida's largest flea market and a weekend roadtripper's dream.

This Tudor-style mansion is home to the first roadside confectioner in the United States.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

This historic sculpture from the 16th century is even older than the city of Boston.

Once a kitschy symbol for a gift shop, this 38-foot seahorse is now a staple roadside attraction.

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.

One of the few remaining American elm trees in New York’s Tompkins Square Park was the birthplace of a new religion.

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.