Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

A lighthouse built to save lives that took quite a few with its treacherous location.

This 19th-century museum inside of a lighthouse is only accessible during low tide.

A rugged lava field dotted with molds of the ancient pines that were growing when the volcano erupted.

The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

A sprawling cave network created by a lone lava tube.

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.

After the devastating 2011 earthquake, historic Christchurch begins to recover, starting with the pop-up Re:START mall.

A journey through a collection of classic cars and fashionable artwork.

This modern New Zealand attraction honors ancient forms of astronomy and scientific understanding.

This aluminum “stairway to heaven” has impaled at least a couple of birds.

Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.

Taihape's claim to fame is a fictional Kiwi farmer wearing gumboots.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

The ruins of New Zealand's largest classical-style church.

The real place where the One Ring to rule them all was forged.

One of the world's largest pianos is displayed in the workshop of the man who built it as a teenager.

An unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.

Free candle-lit art gallery, accompanied by a live piano score.

Three rooms of bones, curios, and one artist's collection of natural artifacts create this intriguing museum.