Anne Rice, one of the most influential writers in gothic literature, is buried alongside her husband in a New Orleans cemetery.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens

A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

The site of the Scopes Trial contains a small exhibit dedicated to the famous case.

It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.

Bananas are often left for the first monkey America ever recovered alive after being launched into space.

Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.

The Louisiana sandwich shop that served Bonnie and Clyde's last meal is a museum that chronicles the criminal couple and honors the Bienville Parish lawmen who stopped their crime spree in an ambush.

The only international border marker within the United States.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

These Victorian era devil sculptures were designed to spite a local vicar.

The oldest military monument in the United States.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.