These trees are living witnesses to events that inspired poet Walt Whitman’s service during the American Civil War.

This war hero's old shop remembers the fine line between medicine and quackery during the Revolutionary War.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

A small Richmond island dotted with the remnants of hundreds of years of history.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

An equine tribute in a charming Southern city that calls itself "The Horse Capital of the World."

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.

Three courses accompanied by Christian rock.

Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.

This centuries-old graveyard is the final resting place of the Fort Fisher Hermit.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

For more than 150 years, this cemetery has served as the final resting place for many members of Wilmington's Black community.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.

One of the oldest continually operated libraries in Kansas.

A steeple that now houses a small church.

After retiring, Gary Pendergrass turned his yard into a wonderland of outsider art.

A monument celebrating the Black soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry.