A memorial to an ill-fated Arctic expedition pursued by the U.S. Navy.

This gem of Moorish architecture is slowly disintegrating along the coast of this charming town.

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.

This secluded village in the Andean wilderness can't be accessed by road.

This now-abandoned shopping center in Playa del Carmen was built to resemble a medieval European castle.

Drink the 'Blood of Christ' in this Roman Catholic fever dream.

The world's largest model of our planetary system.

After decades of neglect, a brutalist icon is getting new life as an eco-friendly hotel.

Past the hills and beyond the graveyard, this church feels extremely out of place.

A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.

A frozen oasis lies beneath the scorching New Mexico desert.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

Grapes be damned, this distillery makes wine from apples, blueberries, cranberries, and more.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

The whole of Maine's history with the salty little fish is packed into this tiny coastal museum.

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

Sculptures, jams, and the wild west collide at this folksy retreat.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

Between 1930 and 1946, a tobacco farmer laid his beloved horses and mules to rest in this small patch of pine forest.

This quaint archive of the silent era preserves and pays homage to a seminal moment in film history.

This sacred cavern, 400 feet deep, is home to millions of bats and an ancient burial ground.