This chapel on a cliff is renowned for its healing powers and was founded on the site of a supposed divine intervention.

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

This once-private estate is now a dreamy, meditative garden that's open to the public.

Reforestation in action is the main attraction in this abandoned quarry.

The remains of what was once the world's steepest passenger funicular.

A 19th century hat factory still stands as a crumbling ruin in upstate New York.

This abandoned factory on the Hudson River once churned out a million bricks a week.

Reclaimed by nature, the ruins of Doodletown, New York are remnants of a town consumed by a state park.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

These 20-foot sculptures will help guide you from the local train station to the local sculpture garden.

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.

Natural history museum celebrating biodiversity with a parade of taxidermy animals.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

A haunting collection of the vanished and disappearing natural world.

One of the oldest medical collections in Europe focusing on rare surgical instruments.

A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

A grand New York post office that is home to mailman Santas, scraps of postal history, and a pneumatic mail system.