Margate City, New Jersey
Lucy the Elephant
Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
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Margate City, New Jersey
Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
Newport, Rhode Island
A 60-room castle constructed by a horse-racing heir.
Newport, Rhode Island
This Rhode Island mansion was a stand-in for the exteriors of Collinwood in the original "Dark Shadows" series.
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Known as one of the most climbed mountains in the world, this barren peak is permanently bald thanks to an anti-wolf fire.
Narragansett, Rhode Island
This lighthouse was witness to the end of WWII hostilities and now collects creepy cairns.
Charlestown, Rhode Island
250-year-old farm now features sculptures, a petting zoo and a hippy-bazaar.
Howes Cave, New York
Why have you never heard of the second most popular tourist site in New York?
East Haddam, Connecticut
Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.
Flanders, New York
A former poultry store that looks like a giant duck and is one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island.
New Canaan, Connecticut
Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
A celebration of capitalism in Midtown.
New York, New York
One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.
New York, New York
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
New York, New York
A semi-scholarly approach to sex.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?
New Orleans, Louisiana
The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.