This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

Home of the "true" equator.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

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

One of the best places to see feral Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

This giant Massachusetts sycamore is said to hold the dubious distinction of being the "widest tree East of the Mississippi!"

Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.

An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.

This alley in downtown Chicago held the bodies of over 600 people after the fateful Iroquois Theatre fire.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.