Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

A living snapshot of a different time in America is preserved and maintained by a community of volunteers.

This 40-room dwelling tucked within a cliff was built by the basin's prehistoric residents.

The former home of the army detachment that captured Geronimo.

The world's largest rose bush has literally outgrown the pioneer museum it was planted behind.

This collection of vintage signs reflects the long and colorful history of this Arizona town.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

The "Father of Arizona" tried to build a Zoroastrian fire temple on the hill where he's now buried.

Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.

Previously a hot spring, this park remains a site of unique history, wildlife, and geology.

At an isolated roadside rest area stands a monument marking where famous Western star Tom Mix died in 1940.

The biggest solar telescope in the world helps reveal the secrets of our sun.

Take a monster truck tour around an ostrich farm in the middle of the desert.

After a short-lived attempt to bring America in line with the rest of the world, this road was left in metric.

Legend says train robbers stashed their gold within the depths of this unusual cave.

America's only nuclear missile silo open to the public.

This iconic 1958 tower welcomes air travelers to Tucson with neon-lit letters and architectural style.

This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.

This quiet chapel was central to a community of settlers who reclaimed an abandoned fort.

Miniature art that tells an enormous story.