Once called Winthrop Park in 1889, home to a decidedly sexy tribute to the Monitor vs. Merrimac battle.

A modern addition to the Greenpoint skyline.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

Carved initials which are nearly 500 years old preserve the deposed Queen's presence at Hampton Court Palace.

In 2013, historians discovered a hidden room devoted to the art of making royals' hot chocolate.

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

This innocent-looking townhome is actually a subway exit.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

The 606 is a decade in the making.

A Bibliophile's Dream.