One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."

Incredible miniature towns and buildings created and decorated with thousands of tiny rocks.

The perfectly named cave drop is the deepest in the continental United States, almost matching the height of Seattle’s Space Needle.

A mysterious monument meant to be a guide into "an Age of Reason" was destroyed after an apparent bombing.

This park contains one of the largest concentrations of cedar glades, a unique and rare ecosystem.

A grotesque Fiji merman dwells within this traditional Dutch-style building.

One of the oldest surviving Swedish-American homes in the United States.

This local gem houses the largest collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings outside of the U.K.

This splendid Versailles-inspired mansion has the largest French-style formal gardens in North America.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.

This center in the Rwandan capital supports women’s livelihoods while educating visitors about traditional cooking, craft making, and more.

This breathtaking island on Rwanda’s Lake Kivu is a haven for thousands of fruit bats.

After suggesting criminals be burned to death on this rock, a king's advisor suffered his own punishment.

Burial site of the world's most widely known researcher on the endangered mountain gorilla.

One of the capital's last independent milk bars remains a crucial community watering hole.

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

This Viking-inspired miniature golf course features a pirate ship and views of Icelandic landscapes.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

Sculpture garden and miniature golf course blend together in the oversized backyard of a Minnesota sculptor.