This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

Built in the 1850s, this church was of the first five churches constructed in Harper's Ferry.

The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.

This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.

Berkeley Springs State Park boasts the nation's only monument commemorating presidential bathing.

Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

The world's largest fully steerable radio telescope.

This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.

The unique traffic pattern named for an influential urban planner is also known as the Pedestrian Scramble.

A journey along this trail means indulging in a slice of nostalgia.

The Virginia home of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence is being preserved with a unique glass facade.

Captain John Smith thought these cliffs were amazing in 1608 but sharks thought so 20 million years before him.

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.

A museum dedicated exclusively to aircraft used in the military.