A museum of carnival attractions where you are invited to ride the rides.

This charming cobbled backstreet is the most Instagramable street in Paris, much to the residents' annoyance.

Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

A haunted hill that supposedly defied gravity.

This home is decked out like a psychedelic explosion of colors and bowling balls.

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

The ruins of a resort and casino sit on the banks of this blue hole spring that pumps 70,000 gallons of warm, clear water every minute.

This twisty sign depicts the chain's first logo.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

One man's extraordinary topiary garden in a small South Carolina town.

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

A giant cat slowly prowls the parking lot of Zebulon's car dealerships.

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were stars of the vaudeville circuit.