The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

This 41,000-acre wetland complex is the largest marsh in the interior of the United States.

One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

The site of a 19th century "dream city" that almost rivaled Chicago before being swallowed by the Indiana sand dunes.