A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Ghost town with a beer-drinking goat for mayor.

An abandoned quicksilver mining town surrounded by the Big Bend parks.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

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

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

There is one corporation registered for every three square feet of space in this inconspicuous office building.

This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.