This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

Here be dragons.

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

This small museum concentrates on the juicy history of orange production in Florida.

A beautiful collection of architectural ornaments rescued from demolished New York City buildings.

Once thought to be the fabled Holy Grail, it is now known to be an oil lamp.

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

A formerly abandoned mental institute, now back in business.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

The site of a tragic massacre that spawned a multimedia franchise.

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

This statue inspired by Renoir's famous painting embodies the jovial spirit of Key West.

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

This outpost of America's most popular fast-food restaurant is housed inside a palatial mansion.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.

An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.

You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.