A tour de force of a fountain, memorializing a man who loved fountains more than anything else.

A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.

Wander down a side street dedicated to one of the members of the Beat Generation.

This colorful, ornately-decorated cemetery sits next to a quiet cove known as "the beach of the dead."

This Ohio cemetery is home to the remains of many Confederate officers and soldiers who were once held nearby as prisoners of war.

An inspired museum dedicated to the patron saint of enslaved people, inside the cloisters where he lived and died.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.

Improbably, the largest wildlife refuge in the conterminous 48 states sits just northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Keen eyes can find the Disney influences throughout this treasure trove of a tiki bar.

These sailing ship-shaped chandeliers are believed to have been a gift inspired by faith.

Stairs often replace streets on the steep slopes of this old mining town.

What is the Thing?

A natural history wunderkammer in the middle of the desert.

One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.

This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.

A living snapshot of a different time in America is preserved and maintained by a community of volunteers.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

This Old West hotel, the longest in continuous operation in the state of Arizona, is claimed to be haunted.

This open-pit mine is now an abandoned symbol of Bisbee's copper-mining heritage.

A wild west cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, provides a window into the Old West.

The Jewish section of the famous Boothill Graveyard was abandoned for nearly 100 years.

Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.

Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.