Mexico City, Mexico
Desierto de los Leones (Desert of the Lions)
Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Edinburgh, Scotland
William Wallace and Robert the Bruce Statues
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remains of Dolly the Sheep
The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.
Huehuetlán, Mexico
Sótano de las Golondrinas (Cave of Swallows)
The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.
London, England
Paddington Bear Statue
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
Natural History Museum of London
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
Washington, D.C.
International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Washington, D.C.
Starship Enterprise NCC-1701
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Washington, D.C.
Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega
The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.
Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building Tunnel System
Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.
Dublin, Ohio
Cornhenge
The inventor of a number of hybrid corn species is immortalized with a field of giant corn.
Columbus, Ohio
Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue
A bronze of the man in all his sinewy glory celebrates his longtime connection to the Ohio city.
Kansas City, Missouri
Country Club Plaza
The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City.
Kansas City, Missouri
Union Station Lamp Post Clock
This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.
Florence, Italy
Vasari Corridor
This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.
New York, New York
Strawberry Fields Memorial
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
Times Square Hum
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
New York, New York
The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
New York, New York
Old City Hall Station
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?
Guanajuato, Mexico
Alley of the Kiss
A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.
Papantla, Mexico
Monumento al Volador (Monument to the Flyer)
A massive yet whimsical statue pays homage to the art and joy of "flight."
Xilitla, Mexico
Las Pozas
Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.
Islas Marietas, Mexico
Hidden Beach
A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.
