Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

A remarkable time capsule of American manufacturing deep in Maryland coal country.

This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

A Museum of Holography frozen in 1974.

This urban drawbridge gained eternal pop culture fame when the Blues Brothers jumped it while it was raised.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.

Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

This old-fashioned candy shop, ice cream parlor, and diner served as the setting for one of TV's most controversial series finales.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

A reservoir of vintage pinball machines and arcade games for the nostalgic and thrill seeking.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

This eclectic, mosaic-clad home includes a bamboo ping-pong loft and a "Whispermaphones" intercom.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

Dubbed the "Blade Runner dragon," this buzzing neon sign is a beloved local icon.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

Come for the pastrami, stay for the million-dollar art.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

This North Carolina museum is keeping the pinball craze alive, with a little Space Invaders on the side.

A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.