A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

An ornate sculpture of an ox in repose marks the former entrance to Nuremberg's medieval meat market, which was destroyed during World War II.

Nestled on the banks of a river in Nuremberg is a small museum that was once home of the city's official executioner.

This historic toy museum brings a little whimsy to a city not usually remembered for such things.

This strange sculpture depicts a giant nightmare hare crushing a man to death beneath its colossal bulk.

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.

An unexpected ghost village lurks on the southeast coast of Tenerife.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.

A sanctuary for sickly, stray, or wounded donkeys.

Georgia may have been on his mind, but this memorial in Florida shows that Greenville was really Ray Charles's childhood home.

One man's grief over the national tragedy has manifested in a pod of homemade whales on his front lawn.

A beautifully detailed Victorian house designed to be easy to flee, built by a man haunted by fire.

This historic oak tree has been around for over 300 years and might last for 300 more so long as it doesn't fall apart first.

A real (but thankfully not live) missile stands tall as a monument to the United States military in the small town of Cordele.

The ruins of a resort and casino sit on the banks of this blue hole spring that pumps 70,000 gallons of warm, clear water every minute.

Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

Live long and prosper in Tennessee.

A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.

This 15-foot former Johnny Appleseed has given up his apples for donuts and coffee.

This Florida sinkhole hides a rainforest-like micro-environment in its depths.

A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.

The scuba diving training facility was named for the steam that rises from the cave's chimney.