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Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

This Old West prison built into the side of a cliff was said to be inescapable.

With former lives as a bomb shelter and government parking lot, this shop is one of China’s most extraordinary locales for book-lovers.

A heartwarming message to those entering and departing Music City from above.

This one-block alleyway is stuffed with street art that is colorful, cultural, and intensely political.

This landmark jazz venue is the oldest continuously running African-American club in the United States. Currently undergoing renovations, it is set to reopen in late 2025.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest—and favorite—architectural masterpieces was almost lost.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

This Bronze Age burial mound used to be called "Robin Hood’s Piss-Pot" until it was renamed by spoilsport Victorians.

This fireplace-turned-monument pays tribute to the assassinated U.S. president.

A former fortified tower now houses a collection of classic communications equipment.

Fast food feels like fine dining at this award-winning modern Georgian building.

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

One of Detroit’s oldest blues clubs stands in defiance of the passage of time and the city’s shifting fortunes.

This extraordinary Depression-era expenditure was modeled after a postcard of a Mediterranean hotel.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

Its collection contains relics from the devastating disaster that set the town ablaze.