The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

What is it about mushrooms that makes people wish they lived inside of them?

A little-known hall almost completely covered in art by the beloved local painter.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

The largest collection of artifacts from the Olmec civilization, the mother culture of Mesoamerica.

This stunning and ethereal mural symbolizes the beauty, unity, and diversity of humankind.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

A monument to the one-armed geologist who led the first documented expeditions through the Grand Canyon.

A historic hotel library in Indiana hides more than a few secrets on its shelves.

The highest point in Indiana is curated by an Eagle scout but may be in danger of losing its record to a nearby garbage pile.

This unassuming home was once “grand central station” for the Underground Railroad.

One of the first schools in the U.S. to admit students without regard to race or gender.

A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.

This Indiana walk of fame honors music legends with record-shaped plaques in the pavement.

This mysterious hill seems to pull objects uphill.

This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.

Enjoy classic musicals with a home-cooked meal at this former staple of American social life.

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.