The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

This historic hotel was once home to Henry David Thoreau and rumored to be haunted by ghosts of fallen soldiers from the American Revolution.

This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.

This Oakland fairytale kingdom, fiercely devoted to childlike whimsy, was an early inspiration for Disneyland.

This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.

The Lincoln Memorial has inspired many, even though a word on the inscription appears to be spelled incorrectly.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.

Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.

The oldest soda fountain in St. Louis has been serving up treats for more than a century.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

This beloved, whimsical weiner topped an eclectic variety of Los Angeles buildings, including a Thai restaurant and an advertising agency.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

After traveling the world, one of the last remaining fully-rigged three masted iron-hulled cargo ship in the world found its home in New York.

The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.

Tour the dark and beloved poet's former cobwebbed basement, which may have inspired "The Black Cat."

This charming cobbled backstreet is the most Instagramable street in Paris, much to the residents' annoyance.