The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

Dozens of houses in the Adirondack Mountains are reminders of a literal "cottage industry" to cure people of a deadly disease.

A hamlet full of permanent Christmas spirit holds one of the earliest theme parks in the United States.

It wouldn't be long after purchasing this farm, Brown would lead his siege on Harper's Ferry.

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

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

The famous facade of Grand Central Terminal hides a regulation tennis court, and it's not the first one.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.

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

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

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

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This historic general store still operates much as it did in the late 1800s.

The terrified face of Henry Wells is etched on this garret window.

These ruins are all that's left of the former Alabama State Capitol.

A rusted metal giant pays tribute to Birmingham’s industrial past.

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.