The world's largest dead polar bear, immortalized by taxidermy and Hunter S. Thompson.

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

When you can't get to the Pacific, just go to Florida.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

Hidden in one of New York's oldest subway stations is the final remnant of the site of the bizarre Shakespeare Riots.

Etchings in a pile of boulders on the Long Island Sound are a monument to vanquished native peoples.

This Yellowstone geyser may not shoot as high as the nearby Old Faithful, but it erupts for considerably longer.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply.

This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

A piece of the iconic wall found an unlikely new home in a Vegas bathroom.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.

An overlooked monument to the celebrity gangster who helped put the sin in Sin City.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.