Key West, Florida
U.S. Route 1 Mile 0 Sign
The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.
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Key West, Florida
The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.
Titusville, Florida
A building so large that it has its own weather.
Chicago, Illinois
Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.
Chicago, Illinois
Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The oldest operational cathedral in the U.S. has one shell of a way of projecting speakers' voices.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The profile of one ill-fated deacon was emblazoned forever on this church window during the Halifax explosion.
Oslo, Norway
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Philip, South Dakota
Dedicated to the history of the 1,000 nuclear missiles that once covered the Great Plains.
Volo, Illinois
Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.
Chicago, Illinois
A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.
Reno, Nevada
This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.
Akureyri, Iceland
Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.
Savannah, Georgia
This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."
New Orleans, Louisiana
The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.
Springfield, Illinois
The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.
Centerville, Indiana
A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.
Boston, Massachusetts
Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.
Melrose Park, Illinois
The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.