Amsterdam's narrowest house facade is a monument to 17th-century tax evasion.

Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.

One of the best beaches in the entire world.

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

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

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.