Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

The somber sculptures commemorating Irish Famine on the river Liffey in Dublin.

This courtly monument celebrates an influential comedian who turned taking the piss out of the powers-that-be into an art.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

The highest point in New Jersey is marked by a massive, if simply named, obelisk.

The highest point in Delaware is located under a trailer so this marker across the street will have to do.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

This scenic Maryland park was the site of one of the worst prison camps of the Civil War.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.

Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.

This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.

A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

A wild west cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, provides a window into the Old West.