Ride the subways of yesteryear.

One of the oldest carousels in the United States is still running in the coastal village of Watch Hill.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

A small chapel celebrating the spiritual bond between dogs and humans.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

The secluded beach getaway from Wes Anderson's dreamy summer romance.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

The feral felines of Roosevelt Island have a small army of allies and an abandoned hospital all to themselves.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair.

Those belting out show tunes might not realize this piano bar marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

New York City's only preserved family home from the 19th century.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

This museum is dedicated to the cultural history of tobacco and salt, once monopolized in Japan.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.