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

A former plant in one of the hubs of U.S. steelmaking has been turned into this museum celebrating the history of American industry.

A short boardwalk through a swamp leads to the spot from which the Louisiana Purchase was surveyed.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.

After decades of neglect, a brutalist icon is getting new life as an eco-friendly hotel.

This iconic Lancaster everyman has been reading the same story since 1980.

A park in a small Pennsylvania town is home to an original sculpture by one of its native sons, legendary artist and activist Keith Haring.

This location of a Mexican chain restaurant has a unique location: an old jail.

In what is rumored to be an intentional act of spite, this memorial almost completely obscures the nearby grave of a senior officer.

A plaque and memorabilia collection mark where A&W got its start.

This pole near the infield rail at Belmont Park marks the jaw-dropping margin of Secretariat’s 1973 Belmont Stakes victory.

One man built this massive wall to keep his neighbor from complaining about working on Sundays.

Memorial stone for GWAR vocalist, depicted in his iconic costume.

A tribute to the furry local heroes who helped get residents through many tough times.

One man's grief over the national tragedy has manifested in a pod of homemade whales on his front lawn.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, rocks and fossils from every U.S. state were collected into a pyramid of national unity.

Four metal statues of massive animal penises stand outside the university's Animal Sciences building.

This twisty sign depicts the chain's first logo.

Smoky, also known as "Yorkie Doodle Dandy," was a four-pound hero of World War II.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

This bell is one of the last remnants of the lost city of Triadelphia.

This uniquely shaped tombstone is dedicated to the project construction superintendent for the Empire State Building.

This small pedestal marks the spot of the first lot of land sold in Alexandria, Virginia in 1749.