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

One of Gettysburg’s least visited battlefield memorials is off the beaten path, but worth a visit.

While seemingly a cruel joke, this bench actually honors an esteemed member of the community who passed away in 2006.

Home of the only civilian casualty at the Battle of Gettysburg.

A diorama of the Civil War, fought by cats.

A dramatic, 360-degree recreation of Pickett's Charge in the Civil War.

A huge railroad museum with over 100 pieces of rolling stock focusing on the railroad history of Pennsylvania.

World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Just outside the Naval Academy, Hell Point is a historical marker that could easily be the point where failed students wait for the bus.

A Maryland museum dedicated to Black history, housed in a historic church.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

A sculpture of a flying hawk made from colorful car doors.

Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.

A burnt-out motel with priceless Native American artwork in the basement, redeveloped into apartments.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

When life gave this firefighter a forest fire, he made a rough-hewn sculpture park using a chainsaw.

An eccentric German artist built this weird and wondrous castle packed with shocking sculptures and alien art.

Collection of fossils, plants, and ancient animals encased in amber.

Swim or sail to this pie-slinging boat off the coast of St. Thomas.

Rumored to be the famed pirate's lookout tower, this historic stone structure is now just watching for tourists.

This giant bronze image of Christopher Columbus embarked on a voyage of its own.

A magnificent waterfall nestled in the heart of the El Yunque National Forest.

The crumbling remnants of this 19th-century quarantine hospital hint at the touristy island's darker past.