A large boulder marks the place where the island of Manhattan was purportedly "sold" to the Dutch.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

Rare moles meet activism at this Oaxacan eatery.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

The famous facade of Grand Central Terminal hides a regulation tennis court, and it's not the first one.

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

Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.

Beneath the mossy overgrowth covering this once-sprawling campus lies decades of history and the secrets that come with it.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

This historic hotel on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park has a storied history of gangsters and baseball greats.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

This overlooked, beautiful convent hides an original Hieronymus Bosch among its many treasures.

This nostalgic blast from the grooming past is also a working barbershop.

A memorial to the first person killed by a motor vehicle in the Western Hemisphere.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.