The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

This ferry carries passengers across the Rhine propelled by no engine or paddles but by the river's current.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

One of the world's largest collections of pharmaceutical artifacts.

The most impressive of Basel's three remaining city gates.

Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.

Sink your spoon into a luscious crema Catalana at this former urban dairy farm.

Feast on cuttlefish ink-stained paella by the beach.

A stunning example of traditional salt production set against a dramatic volcanic landscape.

Visit a surreal landscape so otherworldly NASA actually used it to train the Apollo 17 crew.

The chefs at El Diablo use heat generated by an active volcano to cook the food.

Partially collapsed lava tube and cave system complete with concert hall, underground pond, and unique albino crabs.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

New York's oldest magic store.

This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

These boots are made for selfies.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.