Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

The world's longest known cave system.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.