An outlet for connecting to memories of lost loved ones and saying goodbyes you never got to say.

Enormous piles of historically significant stones, dumped by Congress in a forest, and abandoned for 60 years.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.

This 1.5 million-gallon water tower inspired Stephen King while he was writing "It."

A once grand hotel is being retaken by the wilderness it once capitalized on.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Flaunt your karaoke chops at this pitch-perfect dive bar.

This free museum is building a collection of books that are banned, censored or burnt around the world.

Long before the Battle of Gettysburg occurred, dinosaurs roamed the area and left their footprints on this bridge.

This mountaintop refuge rehabilitates tigers, lions, bears, and more from illicit wildlife trade—and offers overnight lodging.

A fibreglass sculpture of a whale shark on the grounds of a petrol station.

A book collector's dream, this Toronto bookstore has the world's first "Biblio-Mat," a random book vending machine.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

This collection of unique liquids allows visitors to wander the waters of Iceland's glaciers.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

Enjoy a slice while browsing the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia.