An obelisk commemorating Lincoln's role in connecting the coasts.

These experimental weapons brought World War II to Nebraska as well as 26 other U.S. states.

This once rural mansion now sits in the heart of the city.

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

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 oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.

Surprisingly aquamarine waters fill deep lakes formed at the end of the last ice age.

A reversed traffic signal that was once violently misinterpreted as a statement on British-Irish relations.

This Art Deco fortress in upstate New York gives Manhattan's vaunted examples of the style a run for their money.

A Frankenstein blend of science and art allows one tree to produce 40 different types of stone fruit.

An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

A miniature baseball stadium honoring Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College World Series from 1950-2010.

The only depiction of Abraham Lincoln holding a weapon, and the names of all 9,000 Cuyahoga veterans of the Civil War.

Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.

An abandoned, rusty old relic of railroad history stands at attention over the Cuyahoga River.

A bronze monument to Cleveland's favorite, fastest son.