A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

An isolated, rusty phone booth commemorates Iceland's first international telegraph cable.

An abandoned railroad tunnel is now filled with bioluminescent bugs.

A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.

A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

A quiet, gothic haven nestled between Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill and Point Breeze neighborhoods.

This is what trains will look like after the zombie apocalypse.

Browse through roughly 130,000 titles in the world's largest independent video rental store.

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

There once was a man named Lear / Who found limericks so dear / His final resting space / Is an unusual place / Most people don’t know he’s here.

Stone slabs along the coast warn of Japan's tsunami-ravaged past, often marking the highest point of a wave's reach.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

A lonely beacon, precariously perched atop a remote sliver of rock.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

A tiny, remote island packed with wonders both natural and geeky.

A mine fire has been burning under the deserted town since 1962, but this church is still going strong.

China’s breathtaking futuristic library is lined floor to ceiling with fake books.

Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.

The tombstone of the founder of the lost town of Ogletown is now stuck inside a traffic median.

Ernest Hemingway was the first to sign this colorful wall covered in thousands of celebrity signatures.