What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

This classic red schoolhouse is said to have been where Mary and her little lamb went to school.

"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

A mini Wrigley Field for mini baseball players.

The “American Gothic" artist's largest works hang in an Iowa State University library.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

A mysteriously dark cemetery monument fuels stories and legends galore.

One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.