Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.

Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

One Confederate statue that accurately reflects the ugliness of its subject.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

Stenciled handprints and wall paintings dating back 10,000 years, some of the earliest forms of cave art.

The hottest place on the planet.

A 550-square-meter micro-nation off the coast of Britain.

Aqua white sand highlighted with fiery red rocks.

Remembering the Alamo with a full-scale replica of the 1836 city.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

This everlasting lightning storm may be the world's largest generator of ozone.

This "floating island" plateau sits 7,671 feet above the forest floor.

Hidden beyond a kitschy giant beetle is this remarkably sprawling collection of preserved insects.

The longest burning light bulb in the world.

Nine limestone rock stacks on Australia's "Shipwreck Coast."

This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .

Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.