Defying all odds, this lonely little tree found a home on a log sticking out of a Canadian lake.

This country market harbors goats on its roof.

Railways may have forged this quintet of lovely tunnels, but now they are open to hikers.

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.

It's not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music's library has been described as a "cathedral of books."

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Communism's topsy-turvy effect on Poland has been brought to life in this wacky tourist trap.

A Swedish farm is the world's only producer of the rare, creamy delicacy that is moose cheese.

This Oregon farm is dedicated to teaching people the professional art of tree climbing.

This lake in the Cascades lives up to its name, disappearing down a hole every spring.

No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

The oldest tavern in Lowell has dedicated fans of its fan.

This pub built its reputation pouring post-shift pints for employees of the cemetery with which it shares a wall.

Burial ground for revolutionary veterans attracts tall tales, ghost hunters, not enough historians and preservationists.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

A library where thousands of books explain how to avoid another Great Recession.

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

A restaurant with an extensive Irish whiskey bar also has several first editions of famous works by Irish authors.

A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.