A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A mother’s sweet tradition lives on with this unique memorial.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

From bench to vandalism to art, this silly prank seat was funny enough to become permanent.

One of the world’s largest living advertisements is made out of pine trees.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

The first "Hut" was actually a small brick building.

This massive metal sculpture in the shape of a folded paper airplane overlooks a Utah mountain.

This chestnut box will not be opened until the country music legend's 100th birthday in 2046.

World's smallest skyscraper, the product of a remarkable con.

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

Located in a remote part of a Louisiana wildlife refuge, this tree has been standing for more than 1,200 years.

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.

The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.

The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.

Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.

During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.

An off-the-beaten path cave with an underground lake.

Previously a hot spring, this park remains a site of unique history, wildlife, and geology.

An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.