Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.

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

An unfinished rail tunnel that has since been used to house cheese and bats.

This road in the Great Smoky Mountains was supposed to assuage a displaced community, but ended up a $52 million dead end.

A shoreline exhibit describing the disastrous first attempt by the French to colonize North America.

This nature mural exists to protect the surrounding environment and its own canvas from destruction.

The remains of a large iron mill that once stood in the remote woods of northern Maine.

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

The second-oldest garden cemetery in the U.S. was also a college brainstorm spot of Stephen King.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

Built for television, this statue now serves as an unlikely memorial to a fireman who died on 9/11.

Now abandoned, the first public health hospital in the U.S. saw more than one million immigrants from around the world.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

This candy-striped tower is the farthest east you can go in the United States.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

Turns out fishing with dynamite isn't all that safe.

A morbid gateway to an Alaska town prides itself on the hunting history it represents.