Palmer, Alaska
Independence Mine
This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.
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Palmer, Alaska
This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.
Staffordshire, England
Parts of this former military training ground may have inspired parts of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous fantasy series.
Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
This archaeological site built into a tuff outcrop is filled with rock dwellings, the ruins of a medieval castle, and a necropolis.
Holbrook, Arizona
Petroglyphs, bird watching, and a 100-year-old Ranch in one location.
Sorano, Italy
This network of roads is one of the most unique Etruscan creations ever discovered.
Chippewa Bay, New York
This island castle contains enough secret passageways to support a season of Scooby-Doo episodes.
Alameda, California
After serving in World War II and picking up Apollo astronauts, this aircraft carrier has been turned into a museum overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Jaipur, India
The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.
Dateland, Arizona
Some 10,000 works of ancient rock art cover these volcanic basalt outcrops near the Gila River.
Kansas City, Missouri
This unconventional used book store was once in the news for the surprising act of burning books.
Los Angeles, California
A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.
Reading, Pennsylvania
This semi-spooky remnant of an abandoned hotel provides fantastic views.
Leeds, England
One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
Bologna, Italy
An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.
San Antonio, Texas
The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.
Minnetrista, Minnesota
Sculpture garden and miniature golf course blend together in the oversized backyard of a Minnesota sculptor.
Portland, Maine
Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.
Lincoln, Nebraska
Underneath downtown Lincoln resides a network of caves that was also the city's first brewery.
Warren, Ohio
The oldest remaining authentic Putt-Putt course that Donald Clayton created in Ohio.
Gili Meno, Indonesia
This underwater sculpture park is the basis for a manmade coral reef.
Warsop, England
English parliaments were once convened by this ancient oak tree in the heart of Sherwood Forest.
Rotherham, England
This small crenelated building was built by a British aristocrat who supported the American Revolution and may have named it in memory of a pivotal battle.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.
Provo, Utah
This large, castle-like structure is hidden amid the mountains on the grounds of the Utah State Hospital.