Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

Ever wanted to can Spam?

A Frankenstein blend of science and art allows one tree to produce 40 different types of stone fruit.

A cobblestone alley with an interesting past.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

The only way to see Pittsburgh is from the top of this lookout point, just like the ancient members of the native peoples did.

Yo, Adrian!

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

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

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

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

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

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

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

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