The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

The oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States is a nostalgic jewel.

An abandoned car and strange wooden debris are among the scattered remains of the old sand and gravel quarry.

This icon of the Atomic Age now lays dormant.

This shop filled with oddities and knick-knacks is named for a 19th-century charlatan.

A beautiful oddities shop crammed with strange and morbid curiosities.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.

Curiously, this large sporting goods store features 14 wax representations of American presidents.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

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

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

This museum explores the history of the book, from scrolls to mass-produced objects through tools, stories, and massive cast-iron binding machinery (some of it operational).

American involvement in World War I officially ended in 1921 in New Jersey, three years late and thousands of miles from the battlefield.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

Underneath one of the region's most historic roads lies the home of Plato's successor.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.