Royal, Nebraska
Ashfall Fossil Beds
When an ancient supervolcano erupted, some of Nebraska's prehistoric animals were forever preserved in ash.
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Royal, Nebraska
When an ancient supervolcano erupted, some of Nebraska's prehistoric animals were forever preserved in ash.
Rožanstvo, Serbia
Through the colossal entrance to this cave you'll find limestone tubs and an underground waterfall.
Berlin, Germany
Berliners converted a bombed-out, disused lot into a community-run urban farm with its own cafe and bar.
Bobs Farm, Australia
Once an aquarium, this sanctuary now rescues sharks and rays from fishing nets.
Rome, Italy
The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.
Washington, D.C.
The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.
Bedford, Pennsylvania
A dozen U.S. presidents have stayed at the historic resort, which was known as James Buchanan’s “Summer White House” from 1857-1861.
Yosemite National Park, California
The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
Maglič, Serbia
The ruins of this medieval castle on a foggy hill tell the story of a once-mighty empire.
Savannah, Georgia
Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.
Cawker City, Kansas
Enjoy a tour of oddities and makeshift monsters at this souvenir store with an offbeat sense of humor.
New Braunfels, Texas
Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.
Atlanta, Georgia
This wondrous hideaway is suspended in a bamboo forest above a sanctuary for rescued llamas and alpacas.
Pompeii, Italy
Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.
San Diego, California
This historic Chinese church was relocated and revived as a museum that preserves and celebrates Chinese art, history, and culture.
San Francisco, California
America's oldest Italian restaurant is a San Francisco institution.
Carroll, New Hampshire
A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.
Banff, Alberta
Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.
Jasper, Alberta
With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Avalon, California
Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.
Rosamond, California
Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.
Riverside, California
Mexican food and folk art.
Avalon, California
A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.