A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

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The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

Meet your friends, marry your true love, or tell your enemies to kiss your butt under this historic Pittsburgh timepiece.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.

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

The once abandoned ruins of a Victorian beachside amusement park are now back in working order.

The ancient past meets the retro-future at these dinosaur tracks that are protected by a geodesic dome.

This abandoned psychiatric hospital once housed more than 4,000 patients in the middle of a quaint New England town.

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

A museum designed by and dedicated to P.T. Barnum in the town where he is buried.

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

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