An ornate Detroit church, left empty and ravaged by time.

This Detroit ruin was once a gothic bastion of its community, but now it stands as a haunting ruin.

The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.

These statues pay homage to the "green corridor" of parks and wetlands.

Everyone's invited to put on a miniature concert with this world-class musical wonder.

The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.

Glass and concrete building designed by Albert Kahn.

Enormous small-business mecca in the Midwest, serving dozens of artists.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

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

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.

A diorama of the Civil War, fought by cats.

This statue honors the author's groundbreaking family story.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

A small Richmond island dotted with the remnants of hundreds of years of history.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

A "hospital" where people went to be quarantined, die, and be buried in the yard.

A quintet of history museums make this Virginia graveyard as much a resting place for funereal history as it is for people.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.