A futuristic hovertrain is parked unceremoniously alongside a nondescript road.

A plain wooden seat that once belonged to one of the most prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation.

The purported world's shortest international bridge connects a homeowner in Canada to his backyard in New York.

This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Houses are tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders.

This sinkhole in the Arizona desert is filled with carbonated, arsenic-rich water

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.

Along a coast that sees the annual migration of humpback whales, a geological formation that takes the shape of a whale’s tail.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Thirty creepy ghosts now inhabit this decaying 14th-century church.

This neon blue river gets its color from a unique mix of bacteria and volcano minerals.

Balanced rock sculptures pay tribute to a murdered conservationist and his pioneer wife.

Once the foundation for a mansion, these ruins now offer amazing panoramic coastal views.

This wildlife refuge is home to more than 200 species of birds, as well as monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife.

One Costa Rican island is so beset by illegal shark poachers that the local rangers have built an entire bridge with their confiscated gear .

Costa Rican accommodation resembles a crash site, but with a nice balcony.

The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

A devilishly named gorge that was a sign of salvation for many pioneers.

The ruins of a once-grand mansion in Northern Ireland are now thought to be haunted.

A mysterious bridge over a sunken Roman road.

This 20-foot mountain is made up of some 15,000 mannequins—if you visit, you can even take a piece home with you.