A preserved 18th century homestead in Western Pennsylvania marks the spot where the Whiskey Rebellion began.

The legacy of baseball great Roberto Clemente is preserved in a retired Pittsburgh fire station.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

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

The pop art icon's gravesite is broadcast 24 hours a day on his museum's website.

A small granite block at this monument's base is the only part of Lincoln's Tomb outside of Illinois.

This sandstone gorge in New York State's Adirondack Mountains is home to waterfalls, flumes, and more.

Yes, this monument is aware that it is about 20 miles away from the actual center of the United States.

The United States’s oldest funicular railway glides up and down a steep Pittsburgh street.

This mountain tram provides stunning views while hanging from a single, steel thread.

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

Within this beautiful Pittsburgh cemetery, a unique headstone bears witness to one man's eternal love for Jaws.

This Delaware River bridge is emblazoned with a catty slogan from a more prosperous time.

A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.

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

This claimant to the title of "smallest church in the 48 states" doubles as an equally tiny, quasi-post office.

This shrine to McDonalds' most iconic sandwich holds a 14-foot tall burger.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Steep canyon walls hide a forested oasis in the West Texas desert.

This public park was the site of the largest civilian disaster of the Civil War.

The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin was neighbors with Mark Twain while living in this Connecticut home.

One of New Jersey's oldest surviving buildings still bears the mark of our former British overlords.

One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.

The home of one of America's most wealthy industrialists is now a historic site that remembers a more decadent time in the country's history.