Even King Tut was intrigued by the glass of the Great Sand Sea.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

Egyptian treasure trove of fossils documenting the whale's transition from land mammal to sea creature.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

An alien landscape of chalk-rock in the Egyptian desert.

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

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

Arguably the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, rivaling its counterparts in the Netherlands.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

The 40-year-old machine serves soda quicker than you can catch it for a mere 75 cents a pop.

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

What was once the second largest steel mill in the US is now a sprawling complex of modern ruins.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

The murals have transformed a residential alley into a vibrant drive-through gallery.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.