The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

This 1.5 million-gallon water tower inspired Stephen King while he was writing "It."

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

A journey through a curious collection of oddities and wonder.

Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

The real-life site of Ichabod Crane's infamous gourd attack.

Soak in the sacred vibes at this beloved food and coffee hangout inside a former church.

The first home and studio that belonged to the famous architect.

This 35-foot-tall hamburger-toting chef is said to be the largest bobblehead in the world.

After a battle with Congress, Webb C. Hayes installed the gates of the White House on the fence of his father's Presidential Library and Museum.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

A museum and doll store featuring a surreal and super sanitized version of where babies come from.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

A chimpanzee sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains giving former research chimps a new chance at life.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

Beside some power panels, a plaque celebrates the history of an alternate world.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

This angular brutalist playground turns playtime into modern art time.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.