This work of art by Matthew Mazzotta resides in this park dedicated to the first black legislator in Idaho.

This pop-culture shop also offers the chance to become part of their favorite tv show or movie.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

A historic custom house with ties to George Washington is now a shrine to local nautical history.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

Empty, but not abandoned, this cavernous Brooklyn loading dock was once considered the largest individual building in the world.

An abandoned subway tunnel that could have reinvigorated Staten Island still lies somewhere beneath this Brooklyn park.

Brooklyn's Barkaloo Cemetery is the resting place of a scant two bodies.

On the hills of Bay Ridge stands a house straight out of a fairy tale.

During the American Revolution, this mansion hosted failed peace talks between the British and Americans.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

This chilly Canadian hotel has a four-month lifespan due to the unusual material it's made of.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

A 400-square foot model of historic Quebec is the playing field for a state of the art light and sound show.

This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.