A memorial dedicated to a tragic event during the Axis occupation of Greece.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

This combination shop and museum is filled with curious items and artifacts.

The first artificial white water river course in North America cuts right through an Indiana city.

A stunning, abandoned limestone quarry in southern Indiana provided the stone to erect the Empire State Building.

A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.

Based on a real event, the statue is dedicated to those who fought and died for Zambia's independence.

This wonderful rock formation constitutes the first geopark in Uruguay.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

Forgotten jail cells beneath this Scottish town hall are now used for delightfully artful storage.

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

A showcase of engineering might that was also symbolic of westward expansion.

Between 1930 and 1946, a tobacco farmer laid his beloved horses and mules to rest in this small patch of pine forest.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

This collection of hand fans doubles as a history of femininity.

Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.

This museum looks at the history of one of America's most famous prisons and most beloved albums.

A popular tourist cave with a dark past.

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

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

A working miniature city designed to teach kids about safety and presumably city planning.

This 19th century train workshop is a treasure trove of railroad history.

A tiny survivor of the Donner Party disaster.