A sewing machine tycoon built this miniature castle for the people and to beautify a lakeshore.

A literally moving statue of stacked metal giants just continually trying (and failing) to find love.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

A crew of die-hard train buffs spent decades turning a defunct stretch of railway in Oklahoma City into a museum now home to over 50 antique and restored trains.

The oldest private residence in New York City.

This retro diner claims to be the birthplace of poutine.

The head of a legendary creature allegedly killed during colonial times is now on display at a local restaurant.

This love letter to Poland serves bracing dill pickle soup and plump pierogis.

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

Where mountaineers were checked for lice before entering the city.

This rural museum highlights Wyoming's era of trapping and fur trades, and hosts the annual Green River Rendezvous in July.

He’s not from around here.

Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.

The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

Birds with backpacks expedite film development for a rafting company on a remote Colorado river.

A tribute to Loveland’s most famous sweethearts, who helped spread cupid’s message to millions.

Hike, ski, or snowshoe to a backcountry yurt that serves up gourmet, four-course dinners.

The warmth and creative kitsch of a quilt engulf every patron who visits.

Stay in a luxury cabin or refurbished Airstream in this former mining camp-turned-retreat.

One of few remaining antique carousels with stationary animals in the U.S.

Metal water storage tank turned ethereal concert hall.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.