A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.

These once-beautiful historic graveyards are set against the barren Virginia City hills.

Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.

A small curiosity shop with items ranging from antique medical supplies to taxidermied animals.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

The largest collection of Indigenous Australian artifacts in the world, and the rare museum where wood-and-glass cabinets have trumped interactive exhibits.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

This 19th-century convent is now a flourishing 21st-century hub for art.

The city’s oldest gateway to the galaxy lies at the entrance to the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.

The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

Australia's largest medical museum featuring a 19th-century pharmacy.

An iconic 1960s theater with a Buckminster Fuller-style geodesic dome.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.