One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.

The cobbled together compound of a deceased artist which now serves as a filming location.

This lesser known Hearst estate is a fairytale village built from the stolen bones of historic European buildings.

Nuclear waste dump site now an environmental sanctuary.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

An unassuming island in the middle of the Hudson that hosts campers, including Aleister Crowley.

This former hub for crafty philosophers was founded by a writer who died aboard the infamous RMS Lusitania.

A gazebo that inspired the fifth episode of the "Twilight Zone" still stands in the creator's hometown

A self-made museum in Queens, New York continues to display the work of a sculptor known for paving his own way.

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.

Town full of spiritualists, some of whom are mediums, is still in full swing after 130 years.

Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

Their motto is, "We've been bonkers for hats even longer than you have!"

One of Canada's most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.