Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

The drawbridge used in the filming of the movie 'Annie' has been in the open position as it was in the movie for decades.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, World War II-era London rubble, and dead mobsters galore.

This strangely amalgamated museum explores the history of the Timex clock company as well as archaeology.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

Memorial dedicated to four citizens killed during a shooting spree prompted by a routine traffic stop.

This New York florist also sells traditional tofu pudding.

This landmark building is now a vibrant performing arts space with musical acts from around the world.

Once America's tallest structure, now a Baltimore landmark.

The Grand Ole Opry's big voice came from a small home in rural Virginia where she was eventually buried.

Constructed by the younger brother of George Washington.

This war hero's old shop remembers the fine line between medicine and quackery during the Revolutionary War.

This giant monument of the RCA mascot is a beloved fixture in Albany, New York.

The "plyscraper" is the world's tallest building made predominantly out of wood.

America's "second most important bell" is a contentious spoil of the Civil War.

One of the largest public collection of historic armored and military vehicles in North America.

A 150-square-foot masterpiece of American landscape art is the crown jewel of this library and art gallery in Vermont.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

An easy to overlook storefront hides some of the most authentic and regionally diverse Chinese food in New York.

Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.