Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

"Only the devil could play golf here."

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."

The first Russian Orthodox church in North America and an Alaskan landmark.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

Often mistaken for an office building, inside this venue is an amazing collection of Native Alaskan art.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

The largest retailer of seashells in the world.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This funicular railway rumbles along for a mile up the nearly vertical face of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

Advice-columnist's bell tower, paid for with pennies.

A singular collection of hand-built art deco cars are held in a building with style to match.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

A swirling spectrum of stained glass dazzles visitors who enter this subway station.

A castle built for love, and abandoned due to heartbreak.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.