Impossibly life-like natural history models created out of glass by a father and son.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

"Mock all and sundry things, but leave the saints alone."

This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

The magic's in the hole!

More than 5,000 contemporary and "historic" mustards from around the world.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.

This Costa Rican topiary park is a surreal garden of unearthly delights.

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

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

A military museum and library dedicated to the citizen soldier.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.