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

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

This Garden District mansion was built to be bigger and grander than its original owner's former partner turned rival.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

East Nashville's oldest dive bar will bring you back to life with animal-style bar fare.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

A propulsion engine testbed that paved the way for the Space Shuttle launch sits without recognition at this rocket center.

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.

A mysterious monument meant to be a guide into "an Age of Reason" was destroyed after an apparent bombing.

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

A white oak with property rights.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Inside this small brick bungalow is a collection of toys intended for the afterlife.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.