New York, New York
The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
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New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
New York, New York
Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
Jackson, New Hampshire
The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Boston, Massachusetts
The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.
Boston, Massachusetts
An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.
Boston, Massachusetts
This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.
Salem, Massachusetts
Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Providence, Rhode Island
Ironically this massive termite is the mascot for a company that is acclaimed for killing his kind.
Venice, Italy
This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.
Prague, Czechia
A 400-year-old mummified arm dangles from the ceiling of St. James the Greater, serving as a warning to thieves.
Prague, Czechia
Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.
Prague, Czechia
Monument to a suicide protesting the Soviet invasion.
Prague, Czechia
This automated sculpture of two men peeing will spell out text messages with their micturition.
Prague, Czechia
Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.
Florence, Italy
Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.
Florence, Italy
This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.
Florence, Italy
This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.
Paris, France
France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.