An abandoned water sports stadium that has become a haven for graffiti and decay.

This beautiful Miami garden was designed as a laboratory for tropical plants.

Location of a reliquary containing bone fragments of 18 saints.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

The behemoth beasts engaged in an epic battle is the second-tallest statue in the contiguous United States.

A self-explanatory attraction allows fans to respectfully remember and honor a comedy legend.

Grab a slice of pizza next to the remains of the "human monkey" who ran for mayor.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

This 41,000-acre wetland complex is the largest marsh in the interior of the United States.

One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.