This old school, eccentric, and independent video rental store refuses to die.

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

An abandoned mine where dreams of quicksilver trickled away over 75 years ago.

This family-owned bakery is one of the last places in Brooklyn to sell the Nation of Islam–inspired bean pie.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.

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

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

You must take the A train... to the last active cemetery in Manhattan.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

A playground the size of a city block is a modernist monument to civic values and public housing.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

These spartan apartments are provided to clergymen visiting Vatican City.

The Vatican's secret porn-festooned bathroom was painted in erotic murals by one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance.

This equestrian statue of Constantine the Great has been the subject of criticism for centuries.

Before online banking and smartphone apps, there was "commuter banking" in the subway in Downtown Brooklyn.

The crumbling remains of the first Black-owned and operated hospital in Kansas City.

This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.