Los Angeles, California
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.
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Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.
Key Biscayne, Florida
Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.
Prospect, Maine
This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.
Monhegan, Maine
The steel hull of a wrecked tug rests on Lobster Cove on Monhegan Island’s rocky southeastern shore.
Southwest Harbor, Maine
A decidedly out of place statue memorializes the Blues Brothers characters at this water bottling plant.
Ellsworth, Maine
As communication goes completely wireless, this Maine museum remembers all the wires that got us to this point.
Vidalia, Georgia
A sweet tribute to Georgia's official state vegetable, which even has its own mascot: "Yumion."
Troy, New York
A man used his Civil War-era fortune to build this sanctuary in memory of his wife.
Bronx, New York
Legendary private island in the Bronx...devoid of rats.
Woodstock, New York
Now the final resting place of prominent artists and musicians, it was originally founded to separate the rich from the poor in death.
Queens, New York
A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.
Garrison, New York
This sprawling woodland estate was the brainchild of iconic American industrial designer Russel Wright.
New York, New York
An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.
New York, New York
This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.
Brooklyn, New York
A working metal shop and venue for outrageous art and music shows in a former cannonball factory.
Queens, New York
This abandoned seaside fortress is now simply an imposing ruin being taken back by nature.
Brooklyn, New York
A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.
Saugerties, New York
One man's swirling six-acre monument of stone.
East Hampton, New York
This backwater graveyard in the Hamptons became a trendy burial spot and posthumous status symbol for famous artists.
West Glacier, Montana
The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.