One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

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

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

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

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

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

A museum dedicated to a secret military hospital hidden beneath a castle in Budapest.

Possibly the world's largest hourglass only needs to be reset every New Year's Eve.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Historic Hull Street was actually the first street with a proper name in the Boston area.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

An effigy of Vancouver's Gastown neighorhood's namesake.

Not for the faint of heart, this long pedestrian bridge rewards those who brave the wobbly walk with a beautiful view.

The 32nd president's sprawling cottage sits on an island enclave jointly managed by the U.S. and Canada.

This engineering marvel is the longest bridge in Canada and one of the longest spans in the world.

On the waterfront of Sydney, Nova Scotia, a 60-ft. fiddle greets incoming ships.