A rare 18th-century heating system tucked inside a historic colonial home.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

A piece of outsider public art accompanied by a strange urban legend.

A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.

Divinely-inspired village houses 6,000 dolls, plus strange and lovely outsider art.

This handcrafted, old western-style town is filled with deserted cars, retired movie props, and other forms of Americana.

Easter in Westminster may be the only time and place to behold Edgar Allen Poe made entirely of Marshmallow Peeps.

This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.

A 200-year-old bar with a cheeky name claims to have served Edgar Allan Poe his final drink.

A history of the U.S. military, with a focus on Pennsylvania's contributions.

This collection honors the iconic, and proudly American lighter that just won't quit.

This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.

Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.

A local prank turned town icon.

One artist’s scheme to expand museum viewing hours into the evening led to the illumination of an entire city.

A monumental statue of RCA's mascot now sits atop a historical society roof after a life of moving around.

Public opinion is still divided on this enormous sculpture in front of Baltimore's Penn Station.

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

This Pennsylvania structure, the oldest building in Gettysburg, was once a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Experience the pivotal Civil War battle at this interactive museum.

Intricate, eye-catching, award-winning rubber sculptures liven up this Pennsylvania town.

Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and birds of prey can be found at this sanctuary.

Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.

When the Austin Dam failed it destroyed much of Austin...and then it failed again.