This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

"X" marks the spot of an echo chamber in the middle of a plaza.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.

The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.

North America's oldest authentic African Village.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

The final resting place of the Seminole Indian chief who fought against government occupation in Florida.

Charleston's historic city jail once held everyone from pirates to Civil War POWs.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.

A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.

They sort through millions of dollars worth of diplomatic gifts on behalf of the government.

A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.

An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.

Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

The monument's pointy aluminum tip has been melted down by repeated lightning strikes.