Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Authentic gondola hanging from the ceiling, notable mural in the back room.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

Réunion Island's highest point is a 2 million-year-old volcano and a paraglider's paradise.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.