El Paso, Texas
Los Lagartos Statue
This statue is in the center of San Jacinto Plaza, commemorating the live alligator pond that once stood in the area.
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El Paso, Texas
This statue is in the center of San Jacinto Plaza, commemorating the live alligator pond that once stood in the area.
El Paso, Texas
One of El Paso's oldest dives may have inspired the classic Marty Robbins song.
El Paso, Texas
A prison-like structure guards the remains of a notorious Old West outlaw.
Mullan, Idaho
Cross the Continental Divide through an old railroad tunnel, and ride back to the top on a shuttle.
Corona, New Mexico
Catch two 18-foot-tall ranchers mid-brawl as you drive by on Highway 285.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
This highest peak in New Mexico is named after an explorer who had a habit of lending his moniker to peaks.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.
Taos, New Mexico
A multi-storied adobe complex has been inhabited for more than a thousand years.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.
Carthage, Tunisia
An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.
Naftah, Tunisia
Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.
As-Sabikah, Tunisia
A gem in the middle of the desert that looks like it came straight from a fairytale.
Ras Angela, Tunisia
The northernmost point of continental Africa—or is it?
Kairouan, Tunisia
Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
Carthage, Tunisia
An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.
Tunis, Tunisia
The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.
Tunisia
An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.
El Jem, Tunisia
The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
Gyeongju, South Korea
This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.
Sirang-ri, South Korea
One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.
Boise, Idaho
Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.