This two-room shotgun shack in Tupelo is the birthplace of a King.

Walk the whole Mississippi River!

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

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

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

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

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

This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

One in a pair of subterranean caves created by an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.