The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

This colorful New Orleans bookstore features rare and used titles, with a specialty in Cajun fare.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

A house of courtship where the Jazz Age's most storied lovers got their start.

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.