The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.

The remnants of a wooden-hulled fleet built and abandoned in WWI, now home to a thriving ecosystem.

It was once the base for a series of domestic terror attacks.

An original apothecary from 1792.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

This home is decked out like a psychedelic explosion of colors and bowling balls.

This glass-stain Mary attracted thousands of pilgrims until her head was shattered by a vandal with a slingshot.

A luxuriant botanical garden below sea level.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

America's Most Wanted's set resides in this tribute to the history of crime and punishment.

This seemingly out-of-place gas station by the Watergate hotel was once described as the most expensive gas station in the world.

The magic's in the hole!

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

This shrine to McDonalds' most iconic sandwich holds a 14-foot tall burger.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

This pre-Revolutionary War grist mill ground corn and flour for soldiers in seven American wars.

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.