The sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

This museum honors a unique musical instrument of African origins, whose sound defines a city.

Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.

In this breathtaking canyon, crocodiles bask on boulders and glide through the murky waters.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

The former house of an anthropologist couple displays Lacandón Maya artifacts in a homey atmosphere.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.

The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

A museum devoted to bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories through exhibitions, education and public programming.

This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

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

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

The last of Philadelphia's wood-paved streets is now a landmark of terrible engineering.