A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

This little-known collection holds everything from "Dracula" notes, to the manuscript of "Ulysses," to the forged works of Shakespeare.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

This odd Chilean waterfall-cano hotel must be entered via a rope bridge.

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.

Where dogs like the rare "Fire-Tailed Border Cocker" run free on the mountainside.

Painstakingly built dioramas sit unnoticed in a Boston office building.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

A 300-yard long natural tunnel runs through a ridge deep in the Appalachian Mountains.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.

This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.

This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

A walkable map of the world, made from soil and stone by one man.

This charming cobbled backstreet is the most Instagramable street in Paris, much to the residents' annoyance.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

A musical instrument played by the sea.