This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

A real-life hidden Easter Egg in New Hampshire's capital city

All that remains of the former site of the final home of president Franklin Pierce.

One of the first Second Empire-style buildings constructed in North America.

Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

John Tyler never got to be buried at his beloved home, but every pet his family owned since has been.

Rowdy rebels fortified this home during the first popular uprising in United States history.

Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, this is one of the world's largest and oldest mosques.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

This maze-like, oceanfront gift shop—the nation’s largest— has been serving kitsch to the Myrtle Beach community for over 80 years.

Hidden within an idyllic suburban garden is a memorial dedicated to the victims of a terrifying spree of killings committed on U.S. soil.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

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.

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

This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.