A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

The residents at this Yellowstone wildlife park will certify your cooler as "bear-proof."

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.

Mining caused an asbestos emergency in this small town.

A beach made of semi-precious green sand on the Big Island of Hawai'i.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.

This former luxury resort in Kaua'i is now an abandoned relic.

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.

This beautiful ancient site is dotted with perforated sandstone pillars considered sacred by some Native American groups.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.