A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.

The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.

These vibrant row houses are a unique example of Baltimore kitsch.

A charming tour of the umbrella, tin-can, and drinking-straw capital of the world.

At the birthplace of American railroading, a world-class collection of historic trains.

This simple convenience store sits on the location where the Ouija board was named—and has a plaque to prove it.

At this former Prohibition speakeasy, electric birds signaled the arrival of hooch.

George Washington once stopped by this house for dinner.

Designed by the company that provided water to the entire community.

America's oldest drive-in movie theater has been in continuous operation since 1934.

This monumental sculpture that welcomes visitors to Bethany Beach is a tribute to a regional Nanticoke Indian Tribe leader.

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

This building at the south end of the boardwalk was once home to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard before being rescued itself.

This 1830s store is believed to be the site of Harriet Tubman's first stand.

A tiny islet just off Long Island offers a wealth of infectious curiosities.

This private island is still in the family after a 400-year history including a witch hunt, a pirate, and multiple wars.

Want to build a wind turbine? Secede from the nation.

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

In a Connecticut park, a statue pays tribute to the Indigenous people of this land.