In 1869, Swiss and German immigrants settled in this small town in the mountains of West Virginia.

The rusting remains are visible sticking out of the waters of the Delaware Bay.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

The oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

The oldest soda fountain in St. Louis has been serving up treats for more than a century.

A park that allows you to get up close and personal with one of the world's largest open volcanic craters.

This historic sculpture from the 16th century is even older than the city of Boston.

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.

Famous for its bio-luminescent inhabitants, known as "dismalites."

A modest Alabama recording studio where some of music’s biggest voices found their sound.

Underneath this water pump, Annie Sullivan helped Keller speak her first words.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

Brooklyn vintners creating world-class wine in a city not known for its vineyards.

The former home of one of America's greatest short story writers is home to an annual pun competition.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

A tribute to a great Texas blues musician.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.