Places Calmmseas Wants to Go

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

Site of a classic 19th-century physics experiment to prove the earth is rotating.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

A building so large that it has its own weather.

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

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

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.