This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

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

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

A church of bones, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons.

Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Looming communist pillar with a Czech twist.

More than 200 statues filled with cryptic symbols give this park spot an aura of horror vacui fantasy.

A science teacher's dream.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans' graves.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.