The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

A 19th-century cabin built into a hollowed-out Sequoia tree.

The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

Internet rumors, often involving Icelandic singer Bjork, have abounded regarding this isolated outcrop of rock.

In 1857, the Mardi Gras parade tradition began at this intersection.

Kwanu'sila the Thunderbird has been silently watching over Chicago for more than 100 years (kind of).

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

An ancient Greek physician is honored as a god at this hole-in-the-wall shrine.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

Buddha figures are carved into volcanic rocks on the seashore of Yamagara Prefecture.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

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

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.