One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.

This plot of old-growth forest is the largest surviving remnant of New York City's original woodland.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

A ruined mansion hidden in the woods of the Hudson Valley, home of a tragically doomed romance.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

Yo, Adrian!

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

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Collapsing castle on the Hudson river was once the storage site of military surplus business.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.

The former sign of this immortal music venue is just that--undying.

The one-time epicenter of American songwriting is now a little remembered Manhattan commercial block.