This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

One-time winter retreats of prolific inventor Thomas Edison and his friend Henry Ford.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

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

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

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.

One person’s lost luggage is another person’s treasure.

Every president in history is immortalized in bronze in downtown Rapid City.

Thanks to a loophole in property ownership, this alleyway has become a cacophonous street gallery.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

One of America’s oldest and spookiest hotels, thanks to the residency of ghosts, dead presidents, and Alfred Hitchcock.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

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

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

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

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.