A young woman's senseless murder led to the controversial psychological theory of the "bystander effect."

A mysterious statue of a leather jacket-clad rebel leans coolly on an odd yellow clock.

This pole near the infield rail at Belmont Park marks the jaw-dropping margin of Secretariat’s 1973 Belmont Stakes victory.

New Preston and Kent, Connecticut - where Friday the 13th, Part 2 was filmed.

This picturesque Victorian ghost town was once a thriving mill community.

An homage to Jackie Gleason's bus-driving character from 'The Honeymooners.'

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

A Hell's Kitchen synagogue that has counted stars of stage and screen among its congregation.

There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

Inside this art and oddity-filled shop, a small room filled with secrets.

A serene but haunting memorial to protective wetland lost, the absence of which directly damaged the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina.

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

Anne Rice, one of the most influential writers in gothic literature, is buried alongside her husband in a New Orleans cemetery.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

This Birdsill Holly fire hydrant is the remnant of a very different type of hydration innovation.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

This fallen red oak tree has been transformed into a piece of trailside art.