Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

Incredible sculptures inspired by obscure passages from the Bible.

You don't have to be an ambassador to dine like one.

One woman’s obsession gave birth to this lovely oddity at the Boston Public Library.

A mysterious stone embedded at the base of a historic Boston building.

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

An easy-to-miss garden in Boston's North End honors the mother of JFK and others who lost children in WWII.

The most photographed house in Maine looks good enough to eat.

The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.

Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

Currently housing a corporate bank branch this building at the southern tip of Manhattan was once the gateway to luxury vacationing.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

This rowhouse doubles as one of the most photographed spots in the nation's capital.

D.C.'s first central library was born out of a chance encounter with the philanthropist whose name it bears.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.