A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

Race through the maze, get your name on the sign.

The largest retailer of seashells in the world.

Former villa and estate of James Deering developed to preserve native tropical forests.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

San Francisco's newly reopened hands-on science museum.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.