The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Amsterdam's Red Light District leaves little to the imagination.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.