Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

Walk through row upon row of manicured miniature trees at the United States' largest bonsai nursery.

The bad-ass ride of a soul legend, housed in one of the world's few soul museums.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

Home to drunken tower-climbing goats... seriously.

This head-spinningly bizarre Depression-era art cave is wall-to-wall quartz and Jesus.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

Walk the whole Mississippi River!

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

A small church in Uppsala hides the grave of a renowned 18th-century astronomer.

A large collection of ancient runestones decorates this university courtyard.

Legend says this fabled well held part of a mythical Norse tree.

This mysterious runestone embedded in a church wall is linked to the medieval cult of Saint Erik.

Ancient burial grounds of the wealthy.

A nightly tradition fills the streets of Flogsta with a collective scream.

A museum dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment featuring a gallery of art made by patients.

The second oldest anatomical theater is housed in a museum of curiosities.