Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.

A century after his death, this covered bridge still calls to mind the plein air painter who loved it.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.

This hidden library of physiological ephemera contains centuries worth of knowledge on the vim and viscera of the human body.

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

An isolated beacon with a history of grisly murder and a view of some of literature's greatest inspirations.

This once-grand marvel of engineering is now 41 miles of scenic hiking trail.

The first pet cemetery in the United States.

Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

The former sign of this immortal music venue is just that--undying.

Where now stands a 42-story condominium tower of marble, glass and steel was once the central market of New York’s slave trade.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Church and home-museum of a 1920s female revivalist preacher with a very sordid past.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.