Bisbee, Arizona
Mule Pass: Not Quite the Continental Divide
A mistaken marker makes an erroneous claim along the historic Old Divide Road.
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Bisbee, Arizona
A mistaken marker makes an erroneous claim along the historic Old Divide Road.
San Simeon, California
The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Portland, Oregon
The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.
Portland, Oregon
A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.
Astoria, Oregon
The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.
Portland, Oregon
These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.
Corning, New York
Dedicated to the art and science of glass in equal measure, this space is as much laboratory as museum.
Escalante, Utah
Despite its name, this route in southern Utah offers a heavenly day trip.
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
Yavapai County, Arizona
Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.
Knighton, England
Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.
Québec City, Québec
A 400-square foot model of historic Quebec is the playing field for a state of the art light and sound show.
Prague, Czechia
Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.
Belpasso, Italy
The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.
Depoe Bay, Oregon
The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.
Tambon Tha Kradan, Thailand
A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.
Howes Cave, New York
Discovered by cows, these upstate New York show caves are presented with a healthy dose of psychedelic folk art.
Bisbee, Arizona
Stairs often replace streets on the steep slopes of this old mining town.
Arlington, Virginia
This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Vienna, Austria
The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.