Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.

Remnants of a storybook amusement park hidden behind a strip mall.

The ruins of this long-abandoned unsuccessful gold mine can still be found.

Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”

Within this lovely Richmond cemetery lie the remains of famous Virginians and some of Edgar Allan Poe's most beloved family and friends.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.

Herbert Hoover's "Brown House" rural presidential retreat was a PR disaster amid the start of the Great Depression.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

This campus chapel is Robert E. Lee's final resting place and a topic of debate about the legacy of the Civil War.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.

The oddly shaped, steam-spewing building is now an art studio and gallery.

A haunting tribute to pioneering photographer Clover Adams.

A giant time capsule not scheduled to be cored until 2040.

A monument marks the location of the first successful steamboat demonstration.

The Grand Ole Opry's big voice came from a small home in rural Virginia where she was eventually buried.

Built in the 1970s, this curious modular home found new life as a sundae-shaped ice cream stand.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

Extraordinary objects lurk in this quintessential regional museum.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.