St. Augustine, Florida
Castillo de San Marcos
The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.
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St. Augustine, Florida
The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.
St. Augustine, Florida
An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.
St. Augustine, Florida
A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.
Lake Wales, Florida
A haunted hill that supposedly defied gravity.
Rome, Italy
Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
Durham, North Carolina
This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.
Raeford, North Carolina
The world's largest vertical wind tunnel.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
In this beloved beach town, a secret seafood haven lies tucked behind a car wash.
Washington, D.C.
The 5.5-mile ring of steel posts around the Capitol Building is one of the largest (and most uniform) of its kind in the world.
Washington, D.C.
An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Washington, D.C.
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
Windsor, England
A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.
Seville, Spain
Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
A complimentary beverage is offered to the bodega's resident rodents every day.
Ronda, Spain
One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.
Seville, Spain
A 16th-century Andalusian palace.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Prague, Czechia
Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.
Prague, Czechia
A turn of the century building boasting some of the most beautiful art nouveau architecture in Prague.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.
Boston, Massachusetts
This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.