Ghost stories surrounded this “castle,” the only structure from a huge mansion that was never built.

Journey through a collection of over 35,000 Halloween items from all generations.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.

Ornate and macabre headstone in one of the country's oldest cemeteries.

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

The second-oldest garden cemetery in the U.S. was also a college brainstorm spot of Stephen King.

The eccentric mansion of one the most popular horror authors of modern times.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

Home to secret Eastern Bloc spy equipment and the largest stretch of the original Berlin Wall outside of Germany.

Known as the "Hobbit Houses," these storybook homes look like they're straight out of the Shire.

Dioramas and animatronics lead you through the story of Bhagavad-gita, the Indian literary classic.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

These early tent-shaped grave coverings are unique to Appalachia.

Its original statue was deemed so ugly, locals called it “Scary Lucy.”