These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

A cheeky name, colorful merchandise, and spooky ghost stories

This candy-colored storybook village originated as a 19th-century Methodist campground.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

A monument to one of the few Olympic flames ever to be lit outside of the host city.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

Once a year, thousands of naked cyclists flood the streets of a Seattle neighborhood.

High seas history comes to life at this immersive museum with an on-site tavern.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.