Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.

Perhaps the world's only gas station inspired by a political scandal.

First a root beer ad, then a golf course clubhouse, and finally a massive teapot.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

This little-known Revolutionary War fort is supposedly haunted by the ghosts of its past.

A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

Where the famed frontiersman was born, raised, and survived Quaker intrigue

This abandoned iron furnace was one of the first to use coke—a type of high-carbon fuel—to make iron.

This campus museum commemorates a national tragedy.

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

A moving tribute to a leader of the American abolitionist movement.

A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."

Outside San Francisco lies a small clown cemetery and memorial.

The history of the traveling carnival is remembered by this sprawling collection of vintage wagons, games, and rides.

The "possessed" house that inspired "The Haunting in Connecticut" book and movie.

An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.

A museum dedicated to antique toys, collectibles, and nostalgia.

A coin-operated washing machine turned jukebox, complete with an outdoor dance floor.

These massive animal sculptures were constructed as part of a reality TV show challenge.

A New Zealand rubbish dump named after British comedian John Cleese.

This massive mall has hundreds of shops, an amusement park, and a history of deadly amusement attractions.

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

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.