The small town of Poulsbo in Washington state is the next best thing to the Kingdom of Norway.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

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

This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

Christ's blood preserved in a Belgian town.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

Special tunnels built so that frogs won't be killed when crossing the highway.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

"Girl in a Wetsuit" is what happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100 year old copyright.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.

This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.

Orcas on display and in the water.