Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

World's largest bell sits on the grounds of the Kremlin in Moscow.

This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

Bananas are often left for the first monkey America ever recovered alive after being launched into space.

Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.

Auburn's iconic eagle flight goes back to a 19th century eagle that dropped dead on the field after inspiring the football team to victory.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

148 feet long and in the middle of a verdant forest.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

One person's lost luggage is another person's treasure.

A cemetery for only coon hounds in northwest Alabama.

The terrified face of Henry Wells is etched on this garret window.