This wooden statue commemorates a man who spent nearly 40 years waving hello to the people of Laguna Beach.

Oldest building in California still in use.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.

This California tree is the single source of the state's entire orange industry.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

The birthplace of the builder of the Statue of Liberty is now a museum dedicated to his work.

This unusual piece of Renaissance art depicting the bodily horror of crucifixion and skin disease may have been inspired by fungus-induced hallucinations.

Lines on the pillar of Heidelberg's Karl-Theodor Bridge record the dramatic heights of past floods.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

The house that birthed The Old Man and The Sea is now a museum devoted to the old man who wrote it.

This statue in Plaza San Francisco commemorates a beloved figure from 1950s Havana.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

The stoutest tree in the world.

This Oaxacan restaurant serves native corn and Indigenous recipes.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.

This amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones.

With more than 30 ingredients, chef Cecilia Florian’s stupendously complex, harmonious moles are a masterclass in layering flavors.

In a busy Oaxaca market, a nearly century-old drinks stand still serves family recipes from giant clay pots.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.

A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.