A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

This charmingly homemade amusement park has been growing for 40 years.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

One in a pair of subterranean caves created by an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

If all members were present at the table, a sixth of the world's wealth would be under the same roof.

Mobsters came for a soak in the hot springs, and stayed for the illegal gambling and bootlegging.

Two gushing waterfalls of hot spring water within a block of each other.

One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.

A 13th-century fortified manor house that was once sieged during the English Civil War.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

What do we know about the real woman behind one of the Beatles' most famous songs?

This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.

Once a bustling cotton factory, this early 20th-century building is now home to a thriving artspace.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.