The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

Its history includes dinosaur fossils, cattle rustlers, Georgia O'Keeffe, and a mythical giant rattlesnake named Vivaron.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

42nd story Pyramid shaped penthouse tops Seattle's oldest skyscraper.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels scores of people have died on its slopes.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.