The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

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

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

This stately Victorian-era burial ground overlooking the Pacific Ocean is home to the graves of some of British Columbia's most famous figures.

This castle was once considered as an option for the Royal Family's alternate residence, but you may know it better from the 'X-Men' movie.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.

A brick-paved former section of the historic coast-to-coast highway.

A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

A unique sculpture park that specializes in the huge and bizarre.

A New Jersey state park that was once Napoleon's brother's sprawling estate.

One of the last Depression-era bandshells still standing was the site of Elvis Presley’s first live concert.

This historic house museum that celebrates one of the world's most influential social reformers is also one of the most haunted locations in Chicago.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

The final resting place of the Hunkpapa Lakota leader Tatanka Iyotaka, commonly known by the English translation Sitting Bull.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This beautiful landscape is the only Sichuan-style garden outside of China.

The oldest restaurant in Portland serves fiery coffee cocktails and an astounding amount of turkey.

Anne Rice, one of the most influential writers in gothic literature, is buried alongside her husband in a New Orleans cemetery.

One of the last Jazz Age "Wonder Theaters" in New York City.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

Discover for yourself what Herb Caen referred to as "the best kept secret in the Bay Area."