An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

The first spinning jail built in the United States is the only one that still turns.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

A crumbling island fortress that seems to be covered in a field of stone crosses but is simply incomplete.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The second tallest railway trestle bridge in America.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

An enchanted arts space which assumes infinite identities.

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

The last of its kind in the country.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

Legendary prop shop filled with one man's collection of scientific curiosities.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.

The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.

"Looks so real, it's scary!"