A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.

Walk down an otherwise nondescript alley near Washington Square West in South Philly and find yourself in a vivid, immersive mosaic wonderland.

Find your state fair food favorites all year long.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

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

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

Mural made of 100,000 pieces of hand blown glass, and one of the largest glass murals in the US.

The taxidermied remains of Charles Dickens' pet raven, which helped inspire one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poems.

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

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

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This little-known collection holds everything from "Dracula" notes, to the manuscript of "Ulysses," to the forged works of Shakespeare.

This Philly cemetery is the eternal home of many famous area residents, including Rocky Balboa's wife.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

The oldest of only three existing statues of the great novelist stands in a city he did not care for.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

An 18-foot-tall troll sculpture, made from recycled wood and materials found in nature.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.