This historic observatory contains the world's oldest refracting lens telescope.

This museum remembers the tough Mormon trek across America through an intriguing array of artifacts.

This Shetland Islands bus shelter may be small, but it squeezes in a couch, a desk, some art, and even an old telly.

Some of the saint's blood and bones are said to reside in Dublin.

While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A theme park attraction designed to turn your children into LARPers.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

Former self-sufficient mental institution now a planned community.

Though its branches are painted bright colors by generations of locals, the tree is said to be a haunted portal to hell.

A subterranean world of tunnels links several buildings of this rare 19th-century asylum.

The restored ferry is now a dockside museum and a unique bed and breakfast.

Largest tulip festival in America, includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival.

Week-long festival in the baby food capital of the world.

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.