This is the real-life “Phantom of the Opera” box from Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel.

A relic from ancient Egypt that is purported to have a curse associated with it

This massive Art Deco-inspired mural was the world's largest augmented reality artwork at the time of its completion.

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

This cultural center showcases what may be the oldest ongoing community in all of North America.

The first of the iconic American roadside attractions lives on as a college mascot.

The colonial home of Paul Revere during the American Revolution.

Where America’s first doomsday cult awaited the end of the world.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

Interactive museum complete with costumed re-enactors and the only known surviving chest from the Boston Tea Party.

An indoor botanical garden for tropical plants looks like a giant cylinder lying on its side.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

This strategically-placed fountain creates the magnificent illusion of mustangs galloping across a river.

The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.

A Texas museum filled with Broncos and Betties.

A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.

Fall through a crack in the seams of reality at this immersive art installation.

This Arkansas town is known for its gangster history, its healing waters, and now its brews.

Tulsa's historic skyscrapers define the oil boom era of Art Deco construction, and are known for their ornate arched lobbies.

In Tulsa's Oil Capital historic district, even the bus station is "fauxback" Art Deco.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.