These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

This temple, built by an eccentric religious leader before his death, sits guarded and in ruins.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

The biggest pinball arcade in the world has over 600 pinball machines, and 300 arcade machines.

Where the line between entertainment and aerospace blurs.

The famous animator's private station house and man-cave was the birthplace of imagineering.

This brightly made over hotel hides decades of suicide, serial killers, and mysterious deaths.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.