This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.

One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.

Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.

A former mental hospital founded in the 1930s by a eugenicist who advocated for the forced sterilization of patients.

Developed by focused shutterbugs, this museum exposes visitors to more than 6,000 different cameras.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

A 300-yard long natural tunnel runs through a ridge deep in the Appalachian Mountains.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

Run by a eugenics advocate, this aging institution conducted secret radiation experiments sponsored by Quaker Oats.

This plaque commemorates the call between Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson.

These three lighthouses played a fundamental role in the maritime life of Eastham.

The hero of the women's suffrage movement birth home is now a museum dedicated to her legacy.

Once a kitschy symbol for a gift shop, this 38-foot seahorse is now a staple roadside attraction.

Solar powered Spectacle Island features all-green facilities.

One of the few remaining monuments dedicated to South Boston's Irish heritage.

This unassuming stone commemorates a condiment factory gone up in smoke.

The only remaining place where you can play this century-old game for cash.

The Burnside Fountain and its questionable interpretation.

This delicate museum is devoted to the art and industry that once supported Cape Cod's oldest town.

This stone tower in a small town's graveyard looks as though it would be more at home in a fairy tale.