Big Sur, California
McWay Falls and Waterfall House Ruins
This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Fayetteville, New York
Green Lakes State Park
Surprisingly aquamarine waters fill deep lakes formed at the end of the last ice age.
Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
A pyramid commemorates the birthplace of James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States
Castel di Tora, Italy
Ruins of Antuni
A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.
Bankhead, Alberta
Bankhead Ghost Town
The ruins of the "20-year town" lay out among the mountains of Alberta.
Windham, Connecticut
Thread City Crossing Bridge
Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Glacial Lake Hitchcock Sediment Dam
Now home to hardy plants, these sand and gravel dunes once held back a massive prehistoric lake.
Storrs, Connecticut
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
Celebrating an art form with a collection of puppets from all over the world.
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Nike Missile Site HA-26
Inside a state forest, the forgotten remains of a Cold War defensive installation.
Memphis, Tennessee
National Civil Rights Museum
The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.
Longville, Minnesota
Longville Turtle Races
Summer in the "Turtle Racing Capital of the World" means rousing weekly reptile races.
Belize
Great Blue Hole
A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.
Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile
Marble Caves of Chile Chico
Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.
Oregon
No Name Lake
Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.
Bend, Oregon
Bend Blockbuster Video
The world's last remaining store of its kind.
La Pine, Oregon
Lava Cast Forest
A rugged lava field dotted with molds of the ancient pines that were growing when the volcano erupted.
Bend, Oregon
Lava River Cave
The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Smoky Mountain Elk Fest
An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.
Cape Town, South Africa
Just Nuisance Statue
A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.
Sydney, Australia
Water Dragons of the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Native Australian lizards inhabit this garden celebrating Sydney and its sister city in China.
Athens, Greece
Divani Palace Acropolis Fortification Wall
A preserved portion of an ancient Athens barrier is displayed in a hotel basement.
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke Pinball Museum
This collection of over 50 classic pinball machines awaits visitors to downtown Roanoke.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
The Leaning Tower of Glenfinnan
A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.
Key West, Florida
Blue Heaven Rooster Cemetery
A small poultry graveyard in the courtyard of a popular Key West watering hole.
