Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

The world's largest collection of ship figureheads includes figures from legends and history alike, from Sir Lancelot to Abraham Lincoln.

Designed to honor all those that work as nurses around the globe.

The first lookout in Yosemite.

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.

An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.

The site of the largest mass execution in Rhode Island history, haunted by the ghosts of hanged pirates.

This stone in Lexington honors a formerly enslaved man who fought during the American Revolution.

A historic bridge no one is allowed to cross.

Mural fragments and various sculptures honor the longtime artist.

The Conduit Road Schoolhouse is one of the last one-room schoolhouses remaining in Washington, D.C.

The span is crooked and made from two older recycled bridges.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

A glimpse into early 19th-century education.

An ode to Japanese artist Hokusai, with a bit of a comical twist.

At this local mall, visitors are ushered through a 1940s jail exhibit.

The birthplace of the Herndon Gas Company.

Mysterious installations bring levity and light to a sometimes stodgy city.

Public opinion is still divided on this enormous sculpture in front of Baltimore's Penn Station.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”