This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

A 10-meter totem pole stands as a tribute to Seattle’s sister city of Bergen, Norway.

A memorial to 350 people burned at the stake for witchcraft.

Once the largest town in eastern Yuba County now sits abandoned.

The first U.S. town to secede from the Union, only to vote themselves right back in.

The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.

This Moab institution functions as both a rock store and a small natural history museum.

A small oasis not far from downtown Moab.

Few things look more out of place than the electric blue ponds in the reddish-brown desert of Utah.

One of the world’s largest collections of petroglyphs records 2,000 years of human activity.

Oddly shaped rock formation, misassociated with a nearby utopian community.

This ghost town was once a cult-like religious utopian settlement.

An attractive alpine lake at 8,400 feet that is accessible via a paved road.

Opened as part of the New Deal, the training facility now features World War II-era structures and a pylon that once stood at the World Trade Center.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

In September 1974, a small group of athletes completed the first modern triathlon event in San Diego's Mission Bay.

A unique gallery filled with art that is interactive, accessible, and generates a ripple effect of creativity

Recycling meets art in this colorful barricade.

This small canyon park was once the main street of Silver City—until a flood washed it away.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

This centuries-old pueblo church houses the body of a Franciscan friar who is said to be a rare "incorruptible" corpse.

One of the world’s most powerful corporations was established on a random Albuquerque street corner.