The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

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

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

Funded by John D. Rockefeller, this is one of the earliest, and most beautiful, shopping arcades in America.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

A beautiful midcentury mural by the famed Brazilian modernist artist Emiliano Di Cavalcanti.

An exquisite and eclectic selection of African masks stands out within a massive woodcarving marketplace.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

This unusual three-way wooden foot bridge spans two rivers at once.

A living maritime paradox still floats in the same lake where it was built and resurrected... or was it?

The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.

Superfans of The Shawshank Redemption can take a driving tour of most of the films real locations.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.