Matamata, New Zealand
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This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.
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Matamata, New Zealand
This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.
Tabriz, Iran
Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.
Doha, Qatar
This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.
Saratoga, Texas
This eight-mile stretch of road gets its name from a local legend about a lost soul searching for his head.
Lagoa, Portugal
Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.
Catas Altas, Brazil
This neo-Gothic monastery offers a rare chance to witness the unique maned wolf right up close.
Pilane, Sweden
This Swedish sculpture park is a unique combination of ancient ruins and modern art.
Iceland
Rising from the sea like a stone monster.
Monroe, Connecticut
A collection of haunted artifacts chronicles the career of the world’s most famous paranormal investigators. Museum is temporarily closed with plans to re-open.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Glendale, California
A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.
Aguas Calientes, Peru
The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.
Kitakyushu, Japan
An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.
San Francisco, California
A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.
Avesta, Sweden
The world's biggest version of the popular Swedish souvenir.
Riga, Latvia
This statue is dedicated to the animal cosmonauts that perished during space flight experiments.
Kiruna, Sweden
The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.
Rovaniemi, Finland
If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.
Warsaw, Poland
A program of Communist glamour in post-Stalin Poland is preserved in this colorful museum.
Henderson, Nevada
Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.
Enontekiö, Finland
This lake-bound geographical marker sits at the point where three European countries intersect.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.