Dine on old-school red sauce fare at a former mob hang out and film set for The Sopranos.

First flying reptile discovered in British Columbia was for years forgotten in a cabinet.

Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.

This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.

A futuristic hovertrain is parked unceremoniously alongside a nondescript road.

Originally built by the Works Progress Administration, this park was recently saved from demolition.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

This mile marker stands at the unofficial end of a highway built to defend the United States from a Japanese invasion during World War II.

For more than two centuries, this family-run establishment has been serving up some of Ireland's best oysters.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.

When in Idaho, sleep in a giant potato.

A restored historic movie theater is the perfect place for a regional film archive.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

A stained-glass window from the 15th century offers a vision of the end of the world.

A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.

One of the longest footbridges in Europe.

This former smelter is a crumbling ruin, with the exception of its towering smokestack.

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

Step into Narnia at this small park featuring statues from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."