This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

The remains of a Canadian train crash are now mouldering beneath layers of rust and graffiti.

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

Christ's blood preserved in a Belgian town.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

This rustic old building is said to be the most photographed barn in America.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

For over a century, it has been a tradition to raise a flag at the top of this 450-foot sandstone pillar on the 4th of July.

This raised bulls-eye visible from space was the subject of an intense geologic controversy.