Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.

The highest tides in the world come in and out here twice a day, allowing you to essentially walk along the ocean floor.

This giant Canadian coin is a monument to the artist who created its iconic emblem.

The little house that stood up to a disastrous flood has become a symbol of perseverance.

This "Palace of Purification" has made many film appearances as a dark and sinister headquarters.

A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

These boots are made for selfies.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."