Manhattan's lighthouse, erected at the insistence of the unsinkable Molly Brown.

A Manhattan courthouse hides a small but scathing memorial to Holocaust injustice.

An institution that preserves the history of institutionalization.

A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

The grave of Mary Nasson is shrouded by witchy legends.

One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.

These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

This Old Testament garden features 100 plants from biblical times.

Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.

This historic building provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans forced to relocate during World War II.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

The universally beloved children's television figure is interred on a high hilltop in one of western Pennsylvania's oldest cemeteries.

Inside this wonderland of weird, visitors are treated to a collection ranging from skeletons to haunted artifacts.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

One of the last few places in Manhattan that employed a pneumatic systemic keeps it on display.

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.

This Philly cemetery is the eternal home of many famous area residents, including Rocky Balboa's wife.