Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

Travel back in time at a Moroccan-inspired restaurant that was the height of glamor in the 1970s.

A sacred collection of indigenous rock art.

Grab a life-changing ham sandwich at this former horse butchershop.

This extraordinary model train layout covers over 1,700 square feet, with multiple trains running simultaneously.

Since 1969, this restaurant has served up dishes typical of Istanbul's Greek diaspora.

After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.

One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.

Once home to one of the oldest banks in the world, this building is also where Marco Polo's famous travelogue was written.

A stunning cemetery famous for its extraordinarily delicate & lifelike mourning sculptures.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

This uniquely shaped tombstone is dedicated to the project construction superintendent for the Empire State Building.

A Canadian POW for German soldiers during WWII where prisoners hatched an elaborate escape plan.

One of Whitby's first homes is now a showcase of the lifestyle of early Canadian families.

The remains of a once-famous hotel that also acted as an artist colony.

This knick-knack-covered house (complete with a matching van) is a charming oddity in the middle of a modest downtown neighborhood.

A miniature representation of Canadian cities and landmarks in incredible—and sometimes hilarious—detail.

This Hindu temple is an architectural marvel designed and built according to ancient Indian principles.

Located on the campus of Emory University, this museum is filled with objects from the Americas to ancient Greece.

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

The largest cemetery in the American Southeast is a hidden gem near the heart of Atlanta.