Pacific Grove, California
Kissing Rock
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
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Pacific Grove, California
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
Pacific Grove, California
The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.
Big Sur, California
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.
Big Sur, California
Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.
Monterey, California
Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.
Del Monte Forest, California
Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.
Pebble Beach, California
This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
A dramatic, 360-degree recreation of Pickett's Charge in the Civil War.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.
Natchez, Mississippi
A 200-year-old bar is all that remains of one Mississippi River town's rough-and-tumble past.
Dresden, Germany
The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.
Avery Island, Louisiana
For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.
New Iberia, Louisiana
A swamp and garden tour featuring local wildlife and exotic botanical specimens from around the world.
London, England
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
London, England
These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.
London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
London, England
A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.
Bar Harbor, Maine
A charming museum of natural history featuring dioramas and exhibits made entirely by college students.
Bar Harbor, Maine
The first handmade canoe built by members of the Passamaquoddy in over a century.
Bar Harbor, Maine
These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.