The newsstand that never closes its doors—well, almost never.

Bonsai garden in Oakland is curated by the first non-Japanese female bonsai master in the United States.

The Flatiron Building's storied West Coast cousin is a lot more into religion.

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

This exemplar of modernist architecture is meant to captivate and inspire students of the Cooper Union.

A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.

Twenty-three trees, each paired with a basalt stone, line a street in Chelsea, continuing an urban project started by German Fluxus artist Joseph Beuys.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

Where the polar bear watches over everything, and every drink is a double.

The remains of a deserted steamboat sit rusting beside an old ferry pier and an abandoned train platform.

The lost town of Neversink, sunk by New York City.

The former home of a disgraced local priest now hosts a mysterious secret supper club.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

A cozy bookstore is tucked within an old gold mine shaft beneath the cafe and ice cream shop.

This grave marks the passing of a historic Jane Doe whose identity remains a mystery to this day.

This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.

The oddly shaped, steam-spewing building is now an art studio and gallery.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.