A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.

These elusive, isolated rodents evolved into a distinct, locally iconic subspecies.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.

Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

An abandoned 1970s theme park that has been turned into a space for waterfront walking.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

The magic's in the hole!

One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.