The site where Charles Dickens gave his first public reading of "A Christmas Carol" in the US.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

The longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere takes over three minutes to ride down.

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

The beloved home to all publications indie, erotic, and punky.

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

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

This alley in downtown Chicago held the bodies of over 600 people after the fateful Iroquois Theatre fire.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

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

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."