The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.

The park is home to the United States's only still-operating Dutch windmill.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

This 1854 courthouse along the Mississippi River has a storied history.

The structure has welcomed visitors to this scenic harbor city on Lake Michigan for many decades.

A throwback train ride transports passengers through one of the lesser-known national parks in the country.

This tribute to a local man towers within a quaint lakeside park.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

The 30,000-volume library is one of the world's most impressive poetry collections.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

What was once the second largest steel mill in the US is now a sprawling complex of modern ruins.

A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.

The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.