Port Jervis, New York
The Hawks Nest
A winding, cliffside stretch of road overlooking the Delaware River.
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Toledo, Spain
Sinagoga El Transito
Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.
Barcelona, Spain
Parc de l'Espanya Industrial
A former steam-powered mill from the 1800s is now an industrial park with a giant steel dragon slide.
Kortezubi, Spain
Cueva de Santimamiñe (Santimamiñe Cave)
An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.
New York, New York
Long Lines Building
An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.
New York, New York
'The Sphere'
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
Survivor Tree
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Lake George, New York
Lake George Mystery Spot
A mysterious echo seems to defy the laws of acoustics.
Lake George, New York
Magic Forest
This throwback amusement park is home to rides and unique storybook figures from the past.
Permanently Closed
Lake George, New York
The Last Howard Johnson's
All that remains of the once-booming chain is a single orange-roofed restaurant.
Jaipur, India
Amber Fort
This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.
Jaipur, India
Jal Mahal
More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.
London, England
Leadenhall Market
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
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Lincoln, Ontario
Grande Hermine
The third version of this tall sailing ship sits, rusted and burnt, in Lake Ontario.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Bathroom
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
Preserved Remnants of 17th Century New York
Under a glass sidewalk lie the remains of some of Manhattan's oldest buildings.
Santiponce, Spain
Amphitheatre of Italica
The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Freiburg Bächle
These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Valley of the Fallen
This underground church is topped with a 500-foot cross that is seen by many as a beacon of fascist hubris.
Ávila, Spain
Medieval Walls of Ávila
These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.
New York, New York
The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Barcelona, Spain
El Caganer
A fantastic Christmas tradition where defecation meets the manger.
Barcelona, Spain
'Dona i Ocell' ('Woman and Bird')
This colorful statue welcomes visitors to a Barcelona park.
Barcelona, Spain
Las Arenas de Barcelona
An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.
