A full-scale replica of a 1774 colonial settlement in Kentucky.

An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

Europe’s oldest natural human mummy.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

A multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism.