This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

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

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

This scout retreat, still in use today, was the filming location for the original “Friday the 13th” film.

The final resting place of many of New Jersey's most famous residents, including U.S. history's most in-vogue antagonist, Aaron Burr.

Featuring the largest CinemaScope screen in Pennsylvania, this drive-in has entertained moviegoers for more than half a century.

This jail which was in service for over a century is now open for curious visitors.

This ominously named New Jersey street seems to be attracting over-the-top legends of its own making.

Historic town settled in the 19th century because of its convenient location along a popular coal transport route.

The final resting place of the Hollywood star who came to a tragic end.

An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

A museum dedicated exclusively to the lore and history of ouija boards.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

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 collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

Anne Rice, one of the most influential writers in gothic literature, is buried alongside her husband in a New Orleans cemetery.