This beautiful Cape Cod beach offers dazzling views and an interesting historical footnote.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

Tucked behind the Institute of Neurological Science down a decrepit street resides the largest display of human brains in Latin America.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

An abandoned gun-funded 19th century utopia.

A wunderkammer hidden on the top floor of the Hartford statehouse.

A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.

A tribute to the truly loyal dog who waited outside a hospital for his owner to come back.

This eerily well-preserved coal town was saved from destruction by a Sean Connery movie.

The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.

This stimulating sex toy museum is sure to arouse the interest of its visitors.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

In this cemetery stands the country's first public crematorium.

This landmark building is now a vibrant performing arts space with musical acts from around the world.

Empty, but not abandoned, this cavernous Brooklyn loading dock was once considered the largest individual building in the world.

The graveyard holds the remains of Irish immigrants who arrived in Queens after fleeing the Great Famine.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.

No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.

A former seaside jewel built for the everyman is now simply a neglected art deco fortress.

The world’s largest collection of Tiffany glass sits in a warehouse in Queens.

An everyday Jackson Heights bodega conceals a Mexican seafood paradise.