Pineville, North Carolina
James K. Polk Historic Site
These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).
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Pineville, North Carolina
These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).
Conil de la Frontera, Spain
This centuries-old tower hosts endangered bald ibis mating pairs and looms over a pristine beach.
Charleston, South Carolina
Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A serene but haunting memorial to protective wetland lost, the absence of which directly damaged the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina.
Soufriere, Dominica
Thermal springs underneath the seabed provide the heat and bubbles for these beachside natural hot tubs.
Beaucaire, France
This fascinating abbey is considered the oldest monastery in the region.
Athens, Greece
This building displays the scars of the “Dekemvriana,” a dark time in modern Greek history.
Herndon, Virginia
A secret rendezvous spot where John S. Mosby and his Rangers would meet to divvy up their loot after raids.
Moux, France
The haunting cadaver tomb of a famous French poet, playwright, and filmmaker.
Collingwood, Australia
A large Melbourne wall is home to an iconic work of art from one of the world's most renowned street artists.
London, England
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Striking images of New Orleans history, including colonizers, soldiers, Klansmen, scientists, sharecroppers, and more, are depicted in frescoes that line the walls of this transportation hub.
Munich, Germany
This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.
Vaiaku, Tuvalu
With only one flight in and out a week, the unfenced runway at this small island's airport transforms into a seaside park for locals and visitors.
Wareham, England
Inside this 11th-century church, a medieval-style tomb of the World War I hero known as "Lawrence of Arabia."
Bixter, Scotland
Across the islands, baked goods, sauces, and much more are for sale 24/7.
Manila, Philippines
This iconic clock tower is the largest in the Philippines.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
A parade of interactive nostalgia nestled within a giant brick building in downtown Hattiesburg.
Mexico City, Mexico
A series of modernist, abstract sculptures form a route created as part of the 1968 Olympics' Cultural Olympiad.
Brooklyn, New York
This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.
Foresta, Italy
A trail of footprints discovered after a landslide was left not by the Devil, as originally believed, but by an early human ancestor.
Eelde, Netherlands
The largest collection of the iconic wooden shoe in the world.
Melbourne, Australia
Equipped with thousands of LED lights, this geodesic dome-shaped stadium is an engineering delight.
Washington, D.C.
This historic boathouse was constructed using salvaged lumber from burned barns.