Athens, Greece
Parilissia Iera
An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).
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Athens, Greece
An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).
Trinidad, Colorado
This small piece of railroad history sits behind the parking lot of a chain grocery store.
Faywood, New Mexico
These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Home of the International Space Hall of Fame.
Bosque, New Mexico
The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.
Florence, Italy
A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.
Florence, Italy
This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.
Florence, Italy
Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.
Florence, Italy
This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.
Florence, Italy
Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.
Portland, Oregon
The magic's in the hole!
Basingstoke, England
Baked in 1898 and still almost flawless, this floral masterpiece is considered the world's oldest complete wedding cake.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
A small side chapel in Santa Fe's basilica is home to the oldest statute of the Virgin Mary in North America.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
A natural formation that resembles a camel resting in the New Mexico desert.
Des Moines, New Mexico
This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.
Raton, New Mexico
This unassuming layer of clay boasts an out-of-this-world origin story.
Cincinnati, Ohio
What is it about mushrooms that makes people wish they lived inside of them?
Tillamook, Oregon
No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.
Bisbee, Arizona
Collection of vintage trailers double as hotel rooms.