A mysterious castle built as a monument to lost love.

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

This small Key West museum is packed with dozens of artifacts that illustrate the life of the iconic playwright.

Dedicated to the victims of one of the deadliest hurricanes to strike the United States in recorded history.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

International delicatessen has been owned and operated by the same family for more than 110 years.

This small-town opera house has appeared much more in national culture and history than its charming setting might suggest.

The Flatiron Building's storied West Coast cousin is a lot more into religion.

With statues of Nelson Mandela and Harvey Milk this monument has been called the Mount Rushmore of California.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

Hidden in the grounds of the Fort Dodge Museum is a "real" and terrifying petrified giant.

This supper-club-turned-concert-venue still serves drinks at its original rotating bar.

Hidden away in the city of Madison, Wisconsin is a nearly forgotten home that Frank Lloyd Wright built for a childhood friend.

A bronze plaque marks the site of the only show the "King of the Soul Singers" ever missed.

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.

This train station inspired the name of a 1970's rock band and provided the backdrop for their album cover.

This twice-relocated "Usonian" home is among the smallest built by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

Hidden on the 7th floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.