Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.

The Victorian-era greenhouse is stuffed with tropical plants, and open 365 days a year.

The sixth of London's "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries, and a source of unlikely inspiration to Beatrix Potter.

A glorious pub known for a spiteful printing feud and its famous typeface lost—then found—at the bottom of the Thames.

A roadside shrine to a late rock god only remains thanks to the unyielding efforts of his fans.

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.

Eclectic final resting place of the controversial explorer.

In Twickenham sits a small whitewashed castle that inspired Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.'

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.