Most historians agree that the so-called "Gentleman Pirate" wasn't much of either of those things.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.

A mini-Stonehenge in the corner of the North Carolina state capitol grounds.

This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

A mural honoring two trailblazing Supreme Court Justices—Thurgood Marshall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The design of this historic domed church was influenced by Thomas Jefferson and intended as a statement of religious freedom.

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.

The birth home of one of cinema's legendary actresses.

This small section of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is rotten with famous authors' graves.

This train station inspired the name of a 1970's rock band and provided the backdrop for their album cover.

A perfect replica of the beloved show's first set.

The Vermont square that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."

One of the oldest cemeteries in Vermont is the final resting place of soldiers, politicians, and a famous author.

The farm where one of America's most famous folk artists created her paintings.

Not one, but two of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpieces nestled on the same street.

This humble resting place belongs to one of history's most celebrated restaurateurs.

This riverfront statue honors the inventor of the first video games ever sold.

One New Hampshire alleyway has become home to a public gallery of feline art.

All that remains of the former site of the final home of president Franklin Pierce.

Carved, egg-shaped stone with no explanation.