One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

While not recognized by Guinness, this chocolate waterfall is likely to be the world's largest.

The magic's in the hole!

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

The residents of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe live without much fanfare within the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

The only way to see Pittsburgh is from the top of this lookout point, just like the ancient members of the native peoples did.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.

This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.

The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.