One of many gator theme parks, abandoned in the sugar fields of South Florida.

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

The former home of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer is now home to dozens of six-toed cats.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

Historic Hull Street was actually the first street with a proper name in the Boston area.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.

Built in 1931, this small passageway is believed to be the first modern skyway.

This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

America's silhouette includes 100 square miles of wilderness jutting into Canada thanks to an old mapmaking error.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.