During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

These whimsical works of art tell the story of the city's past and present.

What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

A local prank turned town icon.

This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

An earthwork sculpture built by Robert Smithson in the Great Salt Lake only reemerges during drought.

Dubbed the "Blade Runner dragon," this buzzing neon sign is a beloved local icon.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed.

Hidden inside this Arizona fast food franchise is an in-depth exhibit on the famed WWII counterintelligence program.

Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.

An overlooked oasis of quiet on the grounds of Washington's monumental basilica.