"A hideous albatross in the Hudson River Valley."

The oldest house of worship in Palm Beach has a wonderful tropical garden.

This railroad and oil tycoon's lavish estate now stands as a time capsule of the Gilded Age.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

A beautiful collection of architectural ornaments rescued from demolished New York City buildings.

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

New York's southernmost subway station is whimsically wavy.

A six-story treehouse offers spectacular views of New York's Finger Lakes region.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

An unusually designed bridge from the 1920s was built to withstand the tides and winds of Maine.

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

Cheap pizza and all of your naughty bedroom needs housed in a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture.

Imagine playing a version of Legends of the Hidden Temple, but with a distinctly Southern Gothic flare.

The South's nickname was supposedly born at a former bank in New Orleans' French Quarter.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.