A notorious punk house turned co-op.

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

The mosaic Star of David at the front of this store hints that it's no ordinary Italian grocer.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

Generations of rockhounds got their start at this beloved, historic mine.

Believed by many to be the oldest surviving public monument in the United States.

This modern medieval weapon of war was built to toss pumpkins.

Drift through underground caves on a tube.

This beachside town is home to a diverse nature reserve, multiple cays, and one of the three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico.

This bleach-white graveyard overlooking the ocean is accessed through a tunnel.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.