World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

One of the steepest streets in the United States makes an intriguing challenge for cyclists.

A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.

Berkeley Hot Springs presents to you "the only outdoor monument to presidential bathing."

A dazzling display of lights and crystals.

Old car parts and assorted materials get turned into one man's mechanical treasures on the side streets of Cleveland.

The only depiction of Abraham Lincoln holding a weapon, and the names of all 9,000 Cuyahoga veterans of the Civil War.

A jukebox headstone marks the grave of the Cleveland disc jockey credited with coining the term “rock 'n' roll."

This steamer is known as "The ship that built Cleveland."

Inside the unassuming cemetery chapel is a magnificent stained glass window and mosaics.

Marvel at this turn-of-the-century masterpiece that has been turned into a rather stately supermarket.

Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.

Funded by John D. Rockefeller, this is one of the earliest, and most beautiful, shopping arcades in America.

A history of tragedy and a pile of eerie stories have contributed to this house's consistent ranking as one of the most haunted places in Ohio.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.

A bronze statue of Mister Rogers in the neighborhood where he grew up.

This museum is dedicated to the first coast-to-coast highway.

The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.

This church in Pittsburgh is home to the largest collection of religious relics in North America.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

Frank Lloyd Wright built this suburban synagogue late in life, but it stands among his most iconic masterpieces.

An unusual sculpture, an interesting history, in a strange place, for a good cause.

The home made famous by the 1983 holiday classic is now a perfectly preserved shrine to the movie.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.