Salem, Massachusetts
The Witch House of Salem
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
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Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Salem, Massachusetts
Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."
Danvers, Massachusetts
Located just behind a quiet residential neighborhood, this is ground zero for the Salem witchcraft hysteria of 1692.
Washington, D.C.
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.
Brooklyn, New York
A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.
Mound House, Nevada
On the side of Highway 50 East, between Carson City and Dayton, Nevada, sits a giant metal spider made from a vintage Volkswagen Beetle.
Sutton, West Virginia
In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.
Bridgeport, California
Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.
Washington, D.C.
This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.
Brooklyn, New York
Michael Jackson got Bad and Crocodile Dundee walked on heads in this iconic Brooklyn subway station.
Brooklyn, New York
Detailed facade of a brownstone in Boerum Hill.
Reno, Nevada
What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Washington, D.C.
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Baltimore, Maryland
A 200-year-old bar with a cheeky name claims to have served Edgar Allan Poe his final drink.
Alexandria, Virginia
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.
Auburn, Kentucky
The remains of this visionary community can still be found much as it was a century ago.
Franklin, Kentucky
A unique home built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell that also served as a military hospital.
Portland, Oregon
This public art piece proves that in Portland even reporting the weather is a thing of whimsy.
Adams, Tennessee
Home of an evil witch famous within southern folklore.