This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.

The highest paved road in North America winds its way up Mount Blue Sky in Colorado to an altitude of 14,130 feet above sea level.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.

The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

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

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

One of the largest-ever mental hospitals now sits abandoned, surrounded by 25,000 unmarked graves.

Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.

A motel dedicated to Southwestern nostalgia.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

Memorial of the Salem witchcraft hysteria in the town of Danvers, where it all began.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.