A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

The steel hull of a wrecked tug rests on Lobster Cove on Monhegan Island’s rocky southeastern shore.

This Art Deco fortress in upstate New York gives Manhattan's vaunted examples of the style a run for their money.

Surprisingly aquamarine waters fill deep lakes formed at the end of the last ice age.

Large rock high in the mountains of Yunnan that is naturally shaped like a chair, complete with arms.

270 million year-old forest of stone.

This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Board a mine car and descend the #190 slope 300 feet underground into the Clark Vein of coal.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

This small New York museum examines Chinese history from its origins right up to its arrival in the city.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

This emotive sculpture was originally created for the 1878 World's Fair.

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.