Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

This Great Plains museum pays tribute to both the prosperity and tragedy of the North American fur trade.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

A single room pays homage to the prodigious achievements of the 30th President of the United States.

This museum pays homage to a device that precipitated a watershed moment in Finger Lakes food production.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

The island residents are known for taking their quirky sense of humor with them to the grave.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

Books you don’t need in a place you can’t find.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.

The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.