Wetumpka, Alabama
Wetumpka Impact Crater
One of almost 200 confirmed impact craters in the entire world, untouched for tens of millions of years.
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Wetumpka, Alabama
One of almost 200 confirmed impact craters in the entire world, untouched for tens of millions of years.
Warrior, Alabama
In Rickwood Caverns, visitors can travel hundreds of feet underground and see beautiful formations unique to the region.
Frisco, Utah
Only ruined buildings and abandoned charcoal kilns remain of this once bustling Wild West boom town.
Columbus, Ohio
A 2,000-year-old Adena burial mound located along a busy street in Columbus, Ohio.
Manchester, England
Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).
Valentine Plains, Australia
For nearly 50 years this airplane that crashed during World War II remained missing in the remote Australian backcountry.
Schwangau, Germany
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
Nienhagen, Germany
Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.
Coulee City, Washington
This large artificial waterfall in Washington state was merely an incidental byproduct of a technological megaproject.
Moab, Utah
It's safe—and permitted—to walk across these twin natural sandstone arches.
Pune, India
An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.
Arrochar, Scotland
This uniquely shaped rock formation is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains and gives spectacular views in all directions.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This quarter-mile tunnel under the Bluff in Pittsburgh bends at a 45-degree angle.
Trescore Balneario, Italy
Jesus turns into vines inside this chapel.
Kilmahog, Scotland
A tumbling waterfall near a narrow passage that was used to herd cattle for hundreds of years.
Duino, Italy
Europe's only Temple of Mithras located in a natural cave.
Creede, Colorado
Take a self-guided tour through one of Colorado's most elevated mining districts.
Childersburg, Alabama
Since it formed millions of years ago, this cave system has been a sacred burial ground, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and the center of an amusement park.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
This standing stone has a unique backdrop thanks to some of the United Kingdom's best-rated beaches.
Lightning Ridge, Australia
On the outskirts of an opal-mining town, these baths fed by a massive underground aquifer are a natural spa.
Ado Awaiye, Nigeria
Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.
Coromandel, New Zealand
This incredible narrow-gauge mountain railway was created by a ceramic artist.
Ambleside, England
This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.