This abandoned radar station from the Cold War era now only broadcasts a seriously ominous air of isolation.

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

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

Historic site where Native American hunters once trapped and killed buffalo.

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

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

Collection of vintage trailers double as hotel rooms.

'Cause the fence start shaking, the earth was quaking.

The sprawling, eccentric estate of Ames and Ames, a brilliant botanist, and a genius inventor and artist.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.