Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

The upstairs museum delves into the Lawson family murder, whose eight victims were embalmed at this store in 1929.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

British troops and Prohibition couldn’t stop this spot from becoming one of the United States' oldest continuously-run taverns.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

Home of the "true" equator.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

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

One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.