Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

Mural made of 100,000 pieces of hand blown glass, and one of the largest glass murals in the US.

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

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

The US Navy's only submarine museum is also home to the world's first nuclear submarine.

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

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

The oldest continuously operating farm in New York State.

The home of aviation trailblazers, in a remote corner of the big city.

A huge resale shop for the cast-offs of the film & television industry.

An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.

A once grand hotel is being retaken by the wilderness it once capitalized on.

A community farm in the midst of the Brooklyn concrete.

Brooklyn vintners creating world-class wine in a city not known for its vineyards.

Two monstrous warehouses. One now holds priceless works of art, the other stands abandoned and dilapidated.

An unconventional space for art and science housed in a massive old warehouse.

One of the largest public housing complexes in New York once visited by Eleanor Roosevelt.

A massive forgotten storehouse from 1913 on the Brooklyn Waterfront has a spectacular view of Brooklyn.