This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

A tribute to a unique bike race that takes place every year.

Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle's uniquely modern Central Library.

Seattle's own bad art museum located inside Cafe Racer.

Giant pinnacles in the sun-scorched lands of Southern Utah have been nicknamed "white ghosts."

Long-forgotten artifacts give incredible insight into New York's most glamorous hotel.