Anchorage, Alaska
Earthquake Park
The now-serene site of the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America.
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Anchorage, Alaska
The now-serene site of the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America.
Anchorage, Alaska
This Alaska library may be the only one in the country that allows you to check out pieces of taxidermy.
Anchorage, Alaska
A suburban street in Anchorage doubles as a runway, and each home has its own airplane hangar.
Anchorage, Alaska
A high school astronomy enthusiast designed this model of our solar system to be traversed on foot.
Anchorage, Alaska
While not recognized by Guinness, this chocolate waterfall is likely to be the world's largest.
Anchorage, Alaska
During the summer, surfers in Alaska take advantage of this inlet’s unusual water patterns.
Derry, New Hampshire
Former abode of notable poet, complete with literary references and stories of ghosts.
Ketchikan, Alaska
A historic area for shopping and dining in Ketchikan's former red-light district.
Whittier, Alaska
Running under an entire mountain, the longest highway tunnel in North America is kept fresh using portal fans and jet fans.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
On the waterfront of Sydney, Nova Scotia, a 60-ft. fiddle greets incoming ships.
Saint John, New Brunswick
These powerful, if squat, Canadian waterfalls flow in different directions depending on the time of day.
Québec City, Québec
A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
This underground church is topped with a 500-foot cross that is seen by many as a beacon of fascist hubris.
Seville, Spain
Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Segovia, Spain
This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.
Segovia, Spain
One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'
Seville, Spain
The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Bermuda
The world's smallest drawbridge.
Bermuda
Once a strategically imperative naval base, portions of this Bermuda dock complex now serve cruise ships.
Kemmerer, Wyoming
One of America's largest retail chains got its start in one of its most remote rural destinations.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.