Submerged trees jut ghost-like out of an idyllic turquoise mountain lake.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

A late sculptor's last project was to turn this abandoned cement factory into a castle-themed amusement park.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

In this small Phoenix taxidermy emporium, you can find everything from a squid in a jar to a freeze-dried toad.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

The Yonaguni Monument, a natural formation or the Japanese Atlantis?

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.