Portland, Maine
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.
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Portland, Maine
Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.
Portland, Maine
Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
On the waterfront of Sydney, Nova Scotia, a 60-ft. fiddle greets incoming ships.
Salem, Massachusetts
Visit a sweet shop selling one of the first candies ever made and sold in America.
Salem, Massachusetts
Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.
St. Augustine, Florida
It's a pretty creepy lock-up.
St. Augustine, Florida
A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
This historic hotel on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park has a storied history of gangsters and baseball greats.
Brooklyn, New York
Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
New York, New York
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
New York, New York
Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.
New York, New York
There’s a secret bunker inside the Brooklyn Bridge, but the city won’t say where.
New York, New York
A celebration of capitalism in Midtown.
Cripple Creek, Colorado
Inside this casino, visitors are treated to slot machines and a rare German Christmas pyramid.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Victorian "Fancy Craft" Hair Wreaths and Relics.
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado
Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hidden beyond a kitschy giant beetle is this remarkably sprawling collection of preserved insects.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
This grand stone tower was dedicated to a famed American humorist almost by coincidence.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
Cañon City, Colorado
This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.