A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.

One of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the U.S. is an open-air museum of Art Deco and neon lights.

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

This maze-like, oceanfront gift shop—the nation’s largest— has been serving kitsch to the Myrtle Beach community for over 80 years.

Take a stroll through this centuries-old tunnel of enormous moss-hung evergreens, nestled among the grounds of America’s first public sculpture garden.

A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.

This Delaware River bridge is emblazoned with a catty slogan from a more prosperous time.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

The flagship building of an early national restaurant chain is a superb example of terra cotta art.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

The famed poet was born in 1819 in a farmhouse built by his father.

The site of a tragic massacre that spawned a multimedia franchise.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.

Haunted Victorian house that inspired a legendary "Ghostbusters" court ruling.

Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.

Test your mettle against the hottest hot chicken in Nashville.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.

The four tall pillars once marked the entrance of the historic Seattle church that fought for women's suffrage and civil rights.

This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.

The Denny Substation has been called "the coolest substation in the world" and sits in a densely populated Seattle neighborhood.

The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.