A collection of huge Pre-Colombian structures in Alabama.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

Even for Egyptian royalty, the afterlife was bring-your-own-beef.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

The oldest living tree in Manhattan comes shrouded in sinister legend.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

A remnant of the original World Trade Center complex continues to serve as a commuter gateway.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This vacant church in the Financial District was once the heart of New York's first Syrian immigrant community.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Currently housing a corporate bank branch this building at the southern tip of Manhattan was once the gateway to luxury vacationing.

An unassuming, powerful monument north of the U.S. Capitol bears witness to the resilience of Japanese Americans during a time of grave injustice.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

Final resting place of two dozen New York City harbor ships.

Featuring the the longest lift span of any vertical-lift bridge in the world.

A remnant from the golden age of aviation still in use today, Pan Am's Clipper service took off from this Art Deco gem.