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

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

Florida's oldest bar was once a morgue, complete with a hanging tree and gravestones.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.

In the mid-20th century, a tamale-slinging juke joint attracted a diverse clientele in the Mississippi Delta.

A 200-year-old bar is all that remains of one Mississippi River town's rough-and-tumble past.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

One of the Eight Wonders of Kansas and the first official National Natural Monument these stark formations look like nature's Stonehenge.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.