Once a bustling fishing port, this semi-ghost town is now more than 90 miles away from the shore.

According to myth, Zeus himself was hidden in this cave to escape being eaten by his dad.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

"X" marks the spot of an echo chamber in the middle of a plaza.

If all members were present at the table, a sixth of the world's wealth would be under the same roof.

This beautiful natural train tunnel is said to grant the wishes of visiting lovebirds.

A castle-like sea fort from the 17th century is now a museum to oyster farming.

The FBI's urban training course may have the highest fake crime rate in the world.

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The literary king of the Jazz Age was born in this lovely Minnesota home which still honors his legacy.

A part of the world's largest marsh seems to be growing bright red Martian grass.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

A small museum in this border city displays the contraband art that has been stolen back from smugglers.

This huge pile of volcanic boulders hides a stunning network of secret grottoes.

The last of Philadelphia's wood-paved streets is now a landmark of terrible engineering.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

A crumbling stone stable and carriage house are all that remain of a manse that was once filled with Egyptian artifacts.

This Scottish burial tomb once held hundreds of ancient eagle bones.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.