Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

During this Shetland Islands celebration, hundreds of torch-carrying "guizers" lead a procession to burn a viking longboat.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

The oldest continuously-operated inn in the United States, once owned by Henry Ford.

A historic pub with traditional Irish cuisine, fine drinks, and a paranormal past.

This pavement line and accompanying statue commemorates the starting point for the world's oldest annual marathon.

Roadside attraction with more than 1,000 stuffed and mounted animal skins displayed in simulated natural habitats with hand-painted backdrops.

With some 500,000 books across five buildings, this bookstore is a reader's paradise.

An architecturally unique lighthouse that had to be lifted up and moved to avoid falling in the sea.

The largest arcade museum in the world chronicles the golden age of video games which ended promptly in 1987.

Birthplace of America's first documented serial killer.

A monument to the winner of the 1946 Boston Marathon, Greek runner Stylianos Kyriakides.

Discovered by cows, these upstate New York show caves are presented with a healthy dose of psychedelic folk art.

The mysterious headstone of an unidentified bank robber was seen visited, every year, by a woman in black.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

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

This impressive Boston holy house is the American mecca for Christian scientists.

Each August, one of the largest religious (and food) celebrations in the country is held in Boston.

This candy-colored storybook village originated as a 19th-century Methodist campground.

Trash escaped from a landfill to fill beaches with all kinds of treasure.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

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.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.