This incredibly diverse research station is one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world.

An ancient system of freshwater caves filled with animal bones, including that of species long-extinct.

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

An unusual art exhibition in a suburban yard is designed to awaken the souls of those flowing by.

It may appear to be a fancy junk yard, but each item has a story to tell and a lesson to impart.

Denmark’s never-ending bridge.

This sculpture is intended to reset a person’s creativity.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

This roadside stand packs 300-plus varieties of tomatoes, from "Maiden's Fire" to "Kaleidoscopic Jewel."

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

The oldest bookstore in Iceland.

This small sculpture honors a shuttered bookshop that was the site of a fiery act of protest.

The frozen bubbles that form on the icy surface of this Canadian lake contain enough methane to create a small explosion.

In a busy Oaxaca market, a nearly century-old drinks stand still serves family recipes from giant clay pots.

This collection of ferns from across the globe is the largest assortment in the United States.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

One of the last full-orchestra recording studios in New York City and an acoustical marvel.

An annual extravaganza of Broadway theater memorabilia.

This hidden library of physiological ephemera contains centuries worth of knowledge on the vim and viscera of the human body.

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

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.