One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.

A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.

This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

The beauty of urban decay, hiding some dark secrets.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

A small, peaceful sculpture garden with a grim memorial to a disaster that took place a few blocks away.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."

A retired subway car stands alone in a field in the middle of Queens.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The quiet canyon has a tumultuous history involving a doomsday cult.

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

Remants of foundations, streets, and streetcar tracks inhabit the cliffs where a landslide occurred in 1929.