Auburn, California
Foresthill Bridge
The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.
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Auburn, California
The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.
Waimea, Hawaii
This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.
Singapore
A gorgeous gilded tower houses what may be the world's largest collection of gin.
Chicago, Illinois
One of Chicago's last seafood smokehouses perfects a dying breed of fishcraft.
Hancock, New York
At this small shop off a dirt road in the forest, the specialty is eel the owner caught and smoked himself.
Concord, New Hampshire
This location of a Mexican chain restaurant has a unique location: an old jail.
London, England
This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.
Tonopah, Nevada
Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.
Tintagel, England
It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.
Jasper, Alberta
With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.
Los Angeles, California
During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.
New York, New York
This lower Manhattan bar is set up in an old bank vault that rests beneath a skyscraper that hides even more historic splendor.
Tokyo, Japan
This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.
Brooklyn, New York
Just your average Marie Antoinette–themed speakeasy in an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel.
Allenwood, Pennsylvania
Over 100 concrete munitions bunkers are all that remain of a Pennsylvanian village seized by the US government.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Sedona, Arizona
The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.
Green Bank, West Virginia
The world's largest fully steerable radio telescope.
Riverton, West Virginia
Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.
Weston, West Virginia
A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.
Keyser, West Virginia
This former fire tower found new life as a communications hub complete with a scenic overlook.