The ruins of this long-abandoned unsuccessful gold mine can still be found.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

The remains of a large iron mill that once stood in the remote woods of northern Maine.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.

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

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

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

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

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

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

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

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

Lone survivor from Custer's Last Stand forever preserved.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

This kitsch eatery is chock-a-block with bric-a-brac.

In a city crazy for seashells this museum educates and amazes visitors using the wonder of cast-off exoskeletons.

Just below the surface, shrimp are producing temperatures hotter than the sun.

This statue inspired by Renoir's famous painting embodies the jovial spirit of Key West.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.