It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

This nature center has one of the largest collections of native raptors in the Pacific Northwest.

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

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

A restored 1920s cascade stairway provides one of the best views of Oakland's Lake Merritt.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

World War II-era Nazi compound nestled in the Santa Monica hills.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The site of a classic series of Laurel and Hardy pratfalls.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.