The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

From horses to stainless-steel trucks, this iconic Providence burger wagon is one of the oldest mobile diners in the country.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

The Cycladic architecture makes this Athens neighborhood feel like an island paradise hidden in the shadow of the Acropolis.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This opulent Pueblo Deco movie palace melds Art Deco and Native American motifs.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Tucked away down this Baytown alley exists a one-of-a-kind art exhibit of technicolor umbrellas.

This 18th-century former mosque held the first Hellenic Parliament.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

The historic building has preserved human organs, unusual hexagrams, and scars from a political assassination.

One of the city’s oldest watering holes was originally the home of a famous James Brown (not that one).

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.