The 1920s child prodigy author was last seen here at her Brookline home before vanishing at age 25.

This Boston medical museum features the skull of the famous medical case of Phineas Gage.

Huge masonic hall in Philadelphia with lavishly themed rooms.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

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

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

An archive of ceramic eggs painted to record clowns' personal makeup designs.

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.

A museum, art project, and institution that demands we look at the world around us in a strange new way.

The art and history of the velvet painting are on full display in this Los Angeles museum.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

The neighborhood shop is a sort of tiny cactus museum full of exotic specimens you can take home.

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

The last of its kind in the country.

A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives.

Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.

Gigantic private toy museum featuring among finest collections of antique mechanical banks in existence.

Their motto is, "We've been bonkers for hats even longer than you have!"