Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.

The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.

The controversial urban planner who designed Washington, D.C., was buried in Maryland, and can presently be found in Virginia.

Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

A folk art mecca famous among outsider art fans.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.

The remains of the iconic train crash from the movie The Fugitive can still be found rusting along the Great Smoky Railroad.

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

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

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, World War II-era London rubble, and dead mobsters galore.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.