Madison, Wisconsin
Eston Hemings's Grave
The final resting place of one of Thomas Jefferson's formerly enslaved sons.
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Madison, Wisconsin
The final resting place of one of Thomas Jefferson's formerly enslaved sons.
Atlanta, Georgia
Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This century-old roadside attraction is full of bizarre rock formations.
Seattle, Washington
This remarkable collection devoted to the study of fish includes 1 million preserved specimens from all around the world.
Toronto, Ontario
This colorful creation wasn't always a welcome part of Toronto's Moccasin Trail Park.
Leavenworth, Washington
The site of the Wellington avalanche, one of the America's worst railroad disasters.
Katoomba, Australia
A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.
Crater Lake, Oregon
A vertically floating hemlock controls the waves and weather at Crater Lake.
Marble Falls Township, Arkansas
A hillbilly theme park that proved so unpopular the land wouldn't even sell on eBay after it closed.
Arcadia, California
Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Ribadeo, Spain
Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.
Toronto, Ontario
Smallest house in Toronto sits on a lot meant to be just wide enough for cars to drive through.
Memphis, Tennessee
A reclusive Memphis neighborhood is home to decades worth of misunderstood Masonic folk art.
La Maddalena, Italy
Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.
Fethiye, Turkey
These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.
Rome, Italy
This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.
Byron, California
A ruined hotel with an unlucky history and an eerie present.
Dolores, Colorado
Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.
Denizli, Turkey
Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.
Giethoorn, Netherlands
This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.
Washington, D.C.
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
Burnley, England
A metal tree emits eerie, melodic notes on top of Lancashire's Crown Point.