Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

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

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

America's oldest Italian restaurant is a San Francisco institution.

What's a diner from the 1939 World's Fair doing in a remote Utah mountain town?

A cooled lava flow from the Haleakalā volcano formed these surreal-looking columnar basalt structures.

The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.

Climbing this abandoned railway leads to breathtaking vistas of O‘ahu.

An eccentric playboy's astounding natural history collection.

Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

This abandoned seaside fortress is now simply an imposing ruin being taken back by nature.

The remnants of two World's Fairs are here, complete with a 12-story globe, a mini-Manhattan, and a UFO-shaped pavilion.

Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

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