This fully restored synagogue explores the American Jewish experience along the old frontier.

A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.

This plaque marks a place where one of Hollywood’s most famous dancers got his start.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

A portion of the old Pirates stadium over which a defining home run once flew still stands even after the rest of the stadium was torn down.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

Small island science organization offers public the chance to participate in research.

A pig barn converted into one of the most eclectic residences in Nantucket.

Everyone's favorite neighbor is remembered fondly in this small-town church.

Artifacts of whaling, with both its perils and adventure, are housed in this museum in a former candle factory.

The island home of an unlucky whaling captain whose story inspired a great American novel.

A museum dedicated to Nantucket's legacy as the "graveyard of the Atlantic."

This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.

For 32 years the famous Ringling Bros circus troupe spent winters in this sunny spot in Florida.

This Florida resort community is where the Amish come to have fun in the sun.

A lone gunner's station is all that remains of a replica Spanish Fort in Florida.

An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.

These crumbling foundations are all that remain of the once-stately 1840s manor that gave the town of Bradenton its name.

This gallery is home to everything from antiques, to ancient tribal masks.

One man's love for East Coast diner culture brought an entire eatery all the way from New Jersey to Colorado.

A beautiful combination of living flora with preserved bones covers the shelves of this shop.

While comics are the main attraction at this megastore, the second floor plays host to an exhibit fit for a museum.

A seven-story 1920s mausoleum outside Denver houses thousands of remains.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.