An enormous goose sits atop this nest-shaped home.

A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.

A hyper-luxurious, 12,000- square foot home might be buried beneath Queens, still waiting to protect you from nuclear missiles.

This hidden library of physiological ephemera contains centuries worth of knowledge on the vim and viscera of the human body.

Deep under Manhattan is the largest construction project in city history. So far, the project has taken the lives of 23 workers, or "a man a mile."

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.

A living archive of urban activism and space reclaimed.

This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.

Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.

Wood carving meets bird conservation at this museum showcasing the life's work of one man.

A cable-suspension footbridge that hangs high above the Mill River.

Designed as a place for patients to take in the scenery, this tower has a dark history.

A gardener's enduring labor of love is spread throughout a small Vermont town.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

This folk art dinosaur was almost pushed to extinction due to lack of a building permit.

A beautiful, creepy 19th-century castle stands incongruous in rural Vermont.

A small chapel celebrating the spiritual bond between dogs and humans.

These old doors are covered in the signatures of Rehoboth Beach artists dating back to the 1930s.

The secluded site of a 1943 plane crash and amazing rescue is only accessible by hiking through the woods.