One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

Dozens of bronze sculptures are woven into the landscape along this trail.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

The largest public collection of roses in the United States.

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

An award-winning children’s garden enchants visitors at the intersection of natural beauty and fairy tales.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

This 22-acre botanical garden is home to the largest collection of rhododendrons in the world.

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

An oasis of beauty, tranquility and botanical research in the middle of Rome.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels scores of people have died on its slopes.

A sun-filled museum featuring an ever-rotating collection of classic and exotic cars.

How a bat poo mine became a major Native American archaeological site—and connections to legendary red-haired giants.

A well-preserved set of ruins not far from Lovelock.

For more than 25 years, this Philadelphia store has been offering a wide selection of Victorian oddities and antiques.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

An abandoned Victorian-era amusement park is rusting away amidst luxury houses.

An abandoned theme park with a strange and tumultuous past.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.