This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

The titular fictional logger only inhabits this otherwise historically focussed museum via a piece of fiberglass kitsch.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

The spaceship-like theater, which is still in use, was one of the most popular exhibits at the 1964 New York World's Fair.

A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.

The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.

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

Wisconsin's most celebrated export gets the royal treatment on I-94.

The Bong-area park police have asked visitors to please, stop stealing the signs.

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

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

More than 300,000 historical artifacts from the famous music venue, from Duke Ellington's handwritten score to The Beatles' booking slip.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.