A journey through a curious collection of oddities and wonder.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

A nostalgic bibliographic gem.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest—and favorite—architectural masterpieces was almost lost.

One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.

This restored house is like a time capsule of the president's unconventional inauguration.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

Collection of scores of race cars from the 1900s to recent lovingly maintained and displayed.

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.

A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.

Believed to be the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.

Mural made of 100,000 pieces of hand blown glass, and until recently, the largest glass mural in the US.

In the early 1800s, surgery was also a show.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The final resting place for the famed creator and narrator of "The Twilight Zone."

It was an experiment to prove that glacial boulders and rocks can be used in constructions and dwelling.

This museum on a college campus pays tribute to the Arctic and to two explorer alumni.

These Benedictine nuns have been making artisanal cheeses since before it was cool.

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.

One of the oldest of its kind.

Instruments, apparatus, and rare books all relating to chemistry and its related sciences.