Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

Climbing this abandoned railway leads to breathtaking vistas of O‘ahu.

This mom-and-pop Japanese sweets shop has been serving cloud-light mochi for almost a century.

Amid the clacking of snooker balls, diners tuck into fiery Bhutanese fare.

An everyday Jackson Heights bodega conceals a Mexican seafood paradise.

This mysterious marker puzzles pedestrians and infuriates geographers.

Holding the most bodies of any cemetery in the United States.

Behind these delicious arepas lies a true New York success story.

A former Tibetan monk made a name for himself selling some of the best beef momos in New York.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

An easy to overlook storefront hides some of the most authentic and regionally diverse Chinese food in New York.

The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair.

This pristine World War II airfield gives a comprehensive look at atomic development and aviation history.

A perfectly preserved small-town pharmacy and soda fountain that opened in the early 20th century and closed in the 1980s.

A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.

This retro diner claims to be the birthplace of poutine.

This Haudenosaunee restaurant is a delicious tribute to indigenous cuisine.

Sample cuisine inspired by the Great Plains indigenous people who have been gathering at this sacred Canadian Heritage Park for 6,000 years.

A famed drink seasoned with an amputated toe, now on its tenth digit.

Made from local Irish moss, this pie is served only in Prince Edward Island's potato museum.

The smallest country in the world.

A new kind of theme park for adults off the Las Vegas Strip.