This eclectic natural history collection holds everything from a bit of the trans-atlantic cable to Hemingway's marlin.

A circa-1800 meeting house that once served as the social and civic heart of this small Maine town.

Since 1956, this quintessentially New England seafood shack has been boiling its lobsters in seawater over wood fires.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

A quiet memorial marks the spot where the victims of the Salem Witch Trials were executed.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

The bespectacled, cocktail-sipping pachyderm is a strange but fitting liquor store mascot.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

It would take you approximately an hour and a half to walk to the end of Mexico's largest pier.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

One of Mexico's youngest major cities still holds on to this structure representing its short modern history.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

Erected in 1803, it is the first astronomical observatory that was built in the Americas.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.