A towering tribute to the Godfather of Soul.

The site of the notorious Camp Sumter Prison is now a peaceful memorial.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

An eerie site of reverence for those who have completed an epic journey.

FDR hoped to find a cure for polio in this Georgia town's warm springs.

This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.

The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City.

This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.

Curious cave that stays a cool 56 degrees all year long.

The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.

A grandiose octagonal home crowned by a large dome stands out among the antebellum mansions.

William Faulkner kept his beloved estate wild and untamed.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.