Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

A sanctuary for sickly, stray, or wounded donkeys.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

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

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

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

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

This grand stone tower was dedicated to a famed American humorist almost by coincidence.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the "Golden Age" of the American automobile.

This iron and wood Civil War city-ship was the first vessel to be sunk by an electrically detonated torpedo.