This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.

From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

This rare aquatic phenomenon is one of the more accessible tidal bores in Morecambe Bay.

Mass graves and Victorian monuments mark the history of Memphis in this 19th century cemetery.

The childhood home of Jerry Lee Lewis was converted into a museum dedicated to his musical legend.

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.

The juke joint where legendary soul artists ate, drank, and made merry.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

A house of courtship where the Jazz Age's most storied lovers got their start.

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

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

The large fjord lake is thought to be the home of "Ogopogo," a giant sea serpent.