More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.

One of the first intercontinental ballistic missile sites in the United States.

A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

After a long career, a disastrous sinking, and a half-successful salvage, this Naval vessel-turned-artificial reef ended up exactly where she was supposed to—with a little help from nature.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

The Grand Canyon of Texas.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

Yo, Adrian!

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

A 90-year-old underground water reservoir offers a more industrial kind of tranquility.

Walking around West Harlem reveals a scavenger hunt of beautiful bird murals.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.

An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.