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Elevation

Fort Valley, Arizona

Highest Toilet in Arizona

At 11,500 feet in elevation, there is no toilet in the state closer to the sky than this one.

Geneva, Switzerland

Repère Pierre du Niton

This stone in Lake Geneva was once the reference point used to determine altitude in Switzerland.

Pikes Peak Summit House

7 Unusual Dining Spots in Colorado

History, innovation, and elevation come together to create some unexpected eateries across the Centennial State.

Sponsored by Visit Colorado

The Huashan temple.

10 Places to Eat Perched on Cliffs, Mountains, and Volcanoes

These epic eateries elevate any meal.

Alex Mayyasi February 9, 2022

Todt Hill

Staten Island, New York

Todt Hill

The highest natural point in New York City and all of the Atlantic coastal plain.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Normaal Amsterdams Peil (Amsterdam Ordnance Datum)

Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.

The top of Kardung La

Kardung La

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

Richmond, England

Tan Hill Inn

At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.

The coast of Osmussaar, an Estonian island.

Estonia Is Going to Grow Several Inches in a Single Day

When the country switches from Russian to European standards.

Erik Shilling July 20, 2017

Two mile-high markers.

Denver, Colorado

Mile-High Steps at the Colorado State Capitol

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).