One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

An endless sea of white conical domes.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

An ancient city exhumed from the depths of the ocean.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.

Ruins of an American Civil War iron forge still survive today.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

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

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

The scant remains of this flooded historic village can be explored in one of the most remote areas of the Great Smokies.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

The final resting place of the hundreds of bodies originally buried where Badin Lake sits now.

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