The site of the surrender of Colonel Fannin and his men during the Texas Revolution.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

Horse cemetery on the grounds of Blarney Castle.

A proud bronze billy stands as an eternal symbol of Ireland's oldest festival, where a goat is made king.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

The mummified heart of a saint lives on in this church—after a brief hiatus when it was stolen.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

The air force base preserves its scars from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

A tower that pays homage to local sailors who perished under the waves.

Hidden in plain sight on the Hudson River is an abandoned train station where nature has taken over.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

The tree is thought to be the oldest oak in Texas and was once crowned state champion for its monumental size.