A desert that evokes the surreal.

Astronomical observatory above Lake Titicaca.

The world’s highest ski resort was deserted after an 18,000-year-old glacier melted away.

On the outskirts of a desert trading village high on the Andean plain, steel giants have been destroyed by salt winds.

A seemingly endless landscape of pure salt stretches far across Bolivia.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

Spectacular mineral formations fill these caves, which have been used for everything from smoking meat to stashing illicit liquor.

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.

A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.

The center preserves and houses artifacts ranging from the colonial era to modern times from across Appalachia.

A prohibition era watering hole for the police.

Have a steam and some blini at this cafe in a century-old bathhouse.

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.

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

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

One of the last few places in Manhattan that employed a pneumatic systemic keeps it on display.

Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

Unique antiquarian shop specializing in globes, maps, and prints.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

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

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

A hands-on traveling collection of the innovative devices of yesteryear.