Chicago, Illinois
Palmer House Hilton
This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.
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Chicago, Illinois
This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.
Hilo, Hawaii
Hide from the tourist hordes in these relatively unknown, and unguarded lava caves.
Pepeekeo, Hawaii
These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.
Hana, Hawaii
A tunnel of hardened lava along Maui’s famous Road to Hana.
Monterey, California
Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.
San Francisco, California
The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.
San Simeon, California
The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Boston, Massachusetts
This historic Boston building has gone from personal estate to porn theater and back again.
Boston, Massachusetts
Historic Hull Street was actually the first street with a proper name in the Boston area.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.
Acámbaro, Mexico
This small museum holds a treasure trove of ceramic figures that are either a hoax or proof of dragons, aliens, and dinosaur riders.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Ottawa, Ontario
The mastermind behind this palatial hotel perished on the Titanic weeks before its grand opening.
Montreal, Québec
A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.
Montreal, Québec
Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.
Québec City, Québec
This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history.
Québec City, Québec
A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.
Montreal, Québec
City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.
Québec City, Québec
This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.