Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

Taxidermied cartoon heads, unseen illustrations, and famous characters all reside in this small gallery space.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

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

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

The oldest bridge in South Carolina may have been designed by the same man who created the Washington Monument.