Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

This elaborate tunnel is the first structure composed of cast concrete in the United States.

This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.

Here be dragons.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

Church in Manhattan holds the bloody sock of Padre Pio, among with many other unusual relics.

The rough and tumble president's childhood home displays the shirt he was once shot in and the speech that saved him.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.