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Detail of Wanamaker Organ.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

The sounds of the world's largest fully functioning pipe organ dazzle shoppers at a Philadelphia Macy's.

Side of Harry's Occult Shop.
Permanently Closed

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Harry's Occult Shop

Century-old shop, specializing in Occult products.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

America’s smallest national park site is the former residence of exiled Polish national hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

Philbert the Pig

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philbert the Pig

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.

Spruce Hill Bird Sanctuary.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Spruce Hill Bird Sanctuary

Hidden behind West Philadelphia rowhomes is a haven for migratory and local bird species both ordinary and rare.

The crystal ball on display in the Penn Museum.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The 'Dowager Empress' Crystal Ball

The world's third-largest crystal sphere has sat in the Penn Museum since 1927 with the exception of one outlandish theft.

The Shrine of Saint John Neumann

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Shrine of Saint John Neumann

The body of St. John Neumann and his collection of hundreds of relics, on display in a Philly church.

A butterfly drinking from a leaf inside the Pavilion.
Permanently Closed

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion

This Philly landmark has a giant butterfly pavilion, three floors of insect displays, and withstood a $40,000 heist.

As seen in March of 2017.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Giant Ants

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

The backyard features a giant mural by local artist Hawk Krall.
Permanently Closed

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pizza Brain's Museum of Pizza Culture

Enjoy a slice while browsing the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia.

The Draughtsman-Writer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Maillardet's Automaton

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

Summer at Shofuso

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Philadelphia boasts one of the best — and most often overlooked — traditional Japanese gardens in North America.

Magic Garden

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eastern State Penitentiary

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Einstein's Brain Slides

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mütter Museum

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

Graffiti House

Brandy Station, Virginia

Graffiti House

At Brandy Station, Civil War soldiers left their mark on the battlefield and the walls of this small wooden house.

Pope-Leighey House

Alexandria, Virginia

Pope-Leighey House

This twice-relocated "Usonian" home is among the smallest built by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Soviet main battle tank
Permanently Closed

Danville, Virginia

AAF Tank Museum

This sprawling museum holds one man's giant collection of real tanks.

Coffee Pot Art Studio Gallery.
Permanently Closed

Lexington, Virginia

The Coffee Pot

The oddly shaped, steam-spewing building is now an art studio and gallery.

Doumar's Barbecue, famous for its ice cream

Norfolk, Virginia

Doumar's Barbecue

This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.

The Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge, Virginia

The Natural Bridge

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

Abandoned Virginia Renaissance Faire

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Abandoned Virginia Renaissance Faire

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

President Heads

Williamsburg, Virginia

President Heads

Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents sit, crumbling in a field in Virginia.

(Flickr/A.Currell)
Permanently Closed

Baltimore, Maryland

Geppi's Entertainment Museum

Walk through the history of American pop culture.

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