In the power of this waterfall, Alexander Hamilton saw the potential for industry.

Filled with history, this cemetery is maintained each summer by a few hungry goats.

This building at the south end of the boardwalk was once home to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard before being rescued itself.

Providing the soundtrack to the golden years of the Seattle grunge scene.

A collection of odd-shaped and quirky sounding instruments handmade by a midcentury inventor-composer.

Eccentric concrete mansion and museum designed and built by hand from the inside out.

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

One of Canada's oldest museums, the beautiful Redpath has been serving up Natural History and Ethnography since 1882.

More than 300,000 historical artifacts from the famous music venue, from Duke Ellington's handwritten score to The Beatles' booking slip.

A perfect replica of the beloved show's first set.

Home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose.

World's largest porcine hairball sits in a collection maintained by Benedictine monks.

Hunting trophies decorate Oregon's most unique bar-restaurant.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

A high point in Vancouver kitsch.

Antiques shop filled with all manner of curious collectibles.

This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

Dental instruments from the illustrious history of American dentistry.

Oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.