A museum designed by and dedicated to P.T. Barnum in the town where he is buried.

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

A parade of antique steeds offers a quirky ride through history.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Why have you never heard of the second most popular tourist site in New York?

The world's largest occupied bat houses hold hundreds of thousands of flying mammals.

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

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

Built for television, this statue now serves as an unlikely memorial to a fireman who died on 9/11.

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

Founded by the famed children's book artist, this museum spreads an appreciation of the arts through picture books.

The highest point in New Jersey is marked by a massive, if simply named, obelisk.

A world-class collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata.

Local lore claims this park is named after a young woman who jumped off a cliff.

Whimsical artist house in the New Jersey woods.

This disastrous New Jersey safari park saw animal attacks, escapes, and disease before being abandoned.

A farm in New Jersey grew a most unusual crop for AT&T's testing purposes.

This ominously named New Jersey street seems to be attracting over-the-top legends of its own making.

This hospital fell into ruins after failing to act as the advocate for the mentally ill it was designed to be.

This massive boulder is either a unique rock formation created by glacial melt or a magic energy vortex.

Once in a state of dilapidation, this candy-inspired fortress is now being revived.

Historic town settled in the 19th century because of its convenient location along a popular coal transport route.

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

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.