Chichen Itza, Mexico
Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chich'en Itza
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
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Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Antequera, Spain
Rare karst landscape eroded from a flat seabed.
Ardales, Spain
Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.
Gibraltar
Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Polldubh, Scotland
The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Winslow, Arizona
This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Lee Vining, California
Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.
Yosemite National Park, California
A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Sequoia National Park, California
Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).
Daggett, California
Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.
Los Angeles, California
America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.
Los Angeles, California
Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.
Palomar Mountain, California
A world-class observatory in the California desert.
Ocotillo, California
This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".
Escondido, California
This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.
San Diego, California
Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.
San Diego, California
One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.
San Diego, California
Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.
San Diego, California
An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.