The tragic death of 19-year-old Mabel Tainter in 1886 led to the construction of this unique Victorian-era theater in the northern woods of Wisconsin.

As the glaciers retreated out of northern Wisconsin, this unique natural wonder was crafted.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A working miniature city designed to teach kids about safety and presumably city planning.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

In the country around Buttonwillow, California, a marker commemorates a revealing moment in the story of a water colony from the fictional Kcymaerxthaere that sought independence.

An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

The only museum and archive west of the Mississippi that is dedicated to the study of Abraham Lincoln.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

This turn of the century jail once held Charles Manson.

The site of an ancient Mississippian settlement that appears to have flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.