Tour the dark and beloved poet's former cobwebbed basement, which may have inspired "The Black Cat."

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

Not even a series of devastating fires could keep this odd castle in upstate New York from bouncing back.

Comprehensive gaming collection of over 30,000 electronic games and consoles.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.

This peaceful garden is hidden on the grounds of a spiritual organization founded by a pioneer yogi.

Common all over Japan, kōbans are small community police boxes, and now one is guarding one of L.A.’s megamalls.

Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.

The site of a tragic massacre that spawned a multimedia franchise.

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

This collection of grinning ephemera has grown from basement to Brooklyn.

This rare tortoise skeleton has been hanging around the downtown Los Angeles museum for over a century.

This collector's home is a constant work in progress.

A fashion designer's dazzling world of Japanese collectibles is hidden in a warehouse downtown.

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.