A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.

The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.

Given just one more year to live, Conrad Schuck built his dream house in Bartow, Florida.

A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.

This traditional garden in the San Fernando Valley doubled for Star Fleet Academy, and is irrigated entirely by wastewater.

The perfectly named cave drop is the deepest in the continental United States, almost matching the height of Seattle’s Space Needle.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

This collection of Japanese luck idols beckons visitors with over 2,000 waving paws.

One of the most scenic falls in Massachusetts has a history of death and grim legend.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

The only remnant of a small mining town is an abandoned railroad tunnel that is steeped in ghostly lore.

This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

A luxuriant botanical garden below sea level.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.