The Cape Cod house that whaling built.

This lakeside tower is the third attempt at getting a tourist destination to stick on the spot.

This tall Massachusetts folly got its name thanks to all of the purple prose its vistas inspired.

An old trolley bridge was converted into a breathtaking garden bursting with colorful flowers.

Over 50 whirling pools left behind from the glacial age.

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

The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.

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

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

Ironically this massive termite is the mascot for a company that is acclaimed for killing his kind.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

Possibly the world's largest hourglass only needs to be reset every New Year's Eve.

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Debatably clever, or just plain honest hotel advertised as "The Worst Hotel in the World."

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.