The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

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

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

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

This jail which was in service for over a century is now open for curious visitors.

A field of nothing but boulders which resembles a giant's gravel driveway.

A mine fire has been burning under the deserted town since 1962, but this church is still going strong.

The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.

This eerily well-preserved coal town was saved from destruction by a Sean Connery movie.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

These unassuming lighthouses have seen the first reading of the Pledge of Allegiance, the first wireless transmission, and more than one mystery.

Must form and function forever remain at odds? Not if the Florida Department of Transportation has its way.

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

The only ancient owl carving found east of the Mississippi.

Strange beasts lurking in a garden are all that remain of a quirky, short-lived theme park.

The unique collection includes bronze cast handprints of some of America's most famous astronauts.

A time capsule of Floridian history fights to survive on the banks of Chokoloskee Bay.

An icon among Florida's pre-Disney tourist attractions.

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

The culprit who accidentally lit this 3,500-year-old tree on fire stated "I can't believe I burned down a tree older than Jesus."