A historic recreation of the golden age of the Erie Canal, abandoned for some time, slowly being restored.

A recently abandoned psych ward at the end of Sanatorium Road.

A remarkable time capsule of American manufacturing deep in Maryland coal country.

One of the world's largest automobile junkyards is a unique landscape of metal and moss.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

Local legends say that fairies used to dance in the moonlight here and invite handsome young men into their grottoes.

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

The construction of a tram line unveiled hidden remnants of the old medieval city.

The nearly 120-year-old piece of pork wears a brass collar and was once a man's "pet ham."

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

An elderly widow still operates the incredibly detailed model railroad she and her husband built by hand.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

One of the best places to see feral Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

The red brick house where the father of rock 'n' roll wrote some of his classic hits.

The remains of the concrete ship can be seen during low tide.

Local legend says the remains of Father Christmas lie within the medieval grounds.

This 15th-century island fortress later served as home to the executioners no one wanted to live near.

An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.

The decaying remains of a 1960s mechanical wonderland that never officially closed.

A reminder to choose water over wine since 1888.