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Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

A breathtaking 19th-century trail overlooks Lake Tahoe.

A statue commemorating a 16-year old girl's nighttime ride to raise a militia against attacking British troops.

Inside this community-run museum, visitors are treated to the history of toys and games.

These commemorative stones honor a young woman born in captivity.

This tower commemorates the spot where George Washington hoisted the Grand Union flag.

These prehistoric replicas were based on actual skeletal remains.

Step into Narnia at this small park featuring statues from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."

These ancient giraffes are the largest known animal petroglyphs in the world.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

This medieval "painted village" is famous for its geometric facades.

The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

The ruins of this Thomas-Jefferson-designed mansion have been left to crumble since the Christmas Day they burnt down.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

An alternate history park where the Union Army loses the war... to dinosaurs.

These sculptures were created by a 17th-century artist who had never seen an elephant.

The place where the great marine explorer first learned to work underwater is not where you'd expect.

The world’s largest underground marble quarry is hiding in Vermont.

The building that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House."

Driftwood dinosaurs lurk within trees covered in a rainbow array of avian abodes.

This unusual building straddles two countries.