Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

An homage to Jackie Gleason's bus-driving character from 'The Honeymooners.'

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.

A collection of the best toys ever made, The National Toy Hall of Fame is filled with kids, fun, and for some reason, a bird preserve.

Comprehensive gaming collection of over 30,000 electronic games and consoles.

An interesting look into 18th-century American history.

Those belting out show tunes might not realize this piano bar marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

The highest peak in the state of Vermont has some interesting features.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

A unique museum dedicated to the Gullah-Geechee people, housed within an old oyster cannery.

This small-town Connecticut restaurant gives each diner a free book from its vast library.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

It wouldn't be long after purchasing this farm, Brown would lead his siege on Harper's Ferry.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

Salute the leader of the proletariat.

New York City's only radical feminist independent bookstore.

Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.

Found art has transformed this Pittsburgh neighborhood into a psychedelic dream.

These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.