This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

The oldest landmark of Toronto is a testament to shifting sands.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Artifacts showcasing the witchy history of Zambia.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

A collection of the best toys ever made, The National Toy Hall of Fame is filled with kids, fun, and for some reason, a bird preserve.

This collection started by a Cornell professor once held more than 600 human brain specimens, including the one that belonged to its founder.

Pluto is still considered a planet in Ithaca, New York.

The library of every book lover's dreams.

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

Home to items never before seen by the public.

This collection honors the iconic, and proudly American lighter that just won't quit.

A tradition unlike any other, this marks the site of the annual Groundhog's Day tradition.

This permanent exhibition celebrates the finest of our heartless automatons both real and fictional.