The oft-overlooked site of one of the first marine biological research facilities in the world.

A romantic escape inspired by the legend of a child-eating five-headed dragon.

In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

The last remaining pre-dreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

An eclectic temple with Chinese architecture, Korean lion-dogs, an Indian god and a legendary 700-year-old tree.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

This beautiful landscape is the only Sichuan-style garden outside of China.

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

A blacklight journey through a celestial art exhibit.

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

Giant instrument-shaped home in Fayetteville, Georgia.

This steam locomotive served as both an interesting static display and unique playground equipment since 1959.

A quintet of history museums make this Virginia graveyard as much a resting place for funereal history as it is for people.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

The only museum in North America dedicated to Memphis hoodoo history.

A parade of interactive nostalgia nestled within a giant brick building in downtown Hattiesburg.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

First opened in 1939, this legendary performance venue was a haven for Black musicians including Ray Charles and Little Richard.

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.