Hong Kong
Central-Mid-Levels Escalators
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.
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Hong Kong
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.
Hiroshima, Japan
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Kamakura, Japan
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
Hiroshima, Japan
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Himeji, Japan
Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
Beijing, China
The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.
Hell, Michigan
Hell on Earth is actually a small town in Michigan where anyone can be mayor for a day.
Margate City, New Jersey
Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
Palmyra, New York
A field in which God and his son Jesus purportedly appeared to a young farm boy named Joseph Smith.
Palmyra, New York
Golden plates containing what would become the Book of Mormon were believed to be buried on this New York hillside.
Petersburg, Kentucky
A 70,000-square-foot institution dedicated to a very literal, creationist perspective on the Book of Genesis.
North Bend, Ohio
This tower-tomb honors a president who only held office for a little over a month but dedicated his life to his country.
Williamstown, Kentucky
A theme park featuring a replica of Noah's Ark built to the measurements specified in the Bible.
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
The final resting place of the Hollywood star who came to a tragic end.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The body of St. John Neumann and his collection of hundreds of relics, on display in a Philly church.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yo, Adrian!
Shartlesville, Pennsylvania
An indoor miniature village and labor of love for Laurence Geiringer, a model railroad enthusiast.
Detroit, Michigan
One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.
Detroit, Michigan
A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
What looks like a simple quaint estate in rural Pennsylvania was in the 18th century home to a small monastic community.
Frankfort, Kentucky
This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.
Yorklyn, Pennsylvania
An outlandish shoe shaped house built by an eccentric millionaire.