Chicago, Illinois
The Secret Mermaid
This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.
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Chicago, Illinois
This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.
Cairo, Illinois
A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.
San Francisco, California
Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.
San Francisco, California
America's oldest Italian restaurant is a San Francisco institution.
San Francisco, California
This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.
Puerto Inca, Peru
This scalding hot river was thought to be a myth until one geoscientist made it his quest to study the mystical waters.
Peach Springs, Arizona
In a 345-million-year-old cave that's 200 feet underground, dinner awaits.
Assin South, Ghana
This series of rope-style bridges brings visitors into a jungle layer that is usually reserved for birds and monkeys.
Bayatbademleri Köyü, Turkey
Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.
Townsville, Australia
A series of sculptures beneath the waves promote ocean conservation and support coral reefs.
Weinan, China
A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.
Boden N, Sweden
A series of modernist treehouse hotel rooms grace the outskirts of an Arctic forest.
Alberta
The frozen bubbles that form on the icy surface of this Canadian lake contain enough methane to create a small explosion.
Unity, Maine
After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.
Beechworth, Australia
This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.
Munich, Germany
This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.
Stockholm, Sweden
An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.
Singapore
The busy transport hub is home to the tallest airport slide in the world.
Singapore
Watch butterflies take flight before you fly.
Del Monte Forest, California
Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.
Flagstaff, Arizona
This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.
Holbrook, Arizona
Petroglyphs, bird watching, and a 100-year-old Ranch in one location.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.
Chicago, Illinois
Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.