This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.

An 18-foot-tall troll sculpture, made from recycled wood and materials found in nature.

Fill up your senses in this beautiful riverside garden, dedicated to the works of singer-songwriter John Denver.

A small store filled with animal skulls and other curiosities.

This deserted Gold Rush town is home to a Masonic lodge that, strangely enough, still holds meetings.

This statue of an obscure comic strip hero stands as a tribute to patriotic service and a cautionary tale about embracing fads.

Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

A collection of miniatures made in the central-western region of Mexico.

An artisanal toy-maker’s works are highlighted in this museum dedicated to the craft of toys.

A beautiful combination of living flora with preserved bones covers the shelves of this shop.

A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.

A blast from the past in central San Diego.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

Go deep on these fascinating fish, and get a bonus lesson on the importance of marine conservation.

It's easy to forget what century it is as you wander this rustic homestead.

This stunning, technicolor array of geysers has occupied Ferril lake since 1908.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

A monument to the two U.S. officers killed by North Korean troops while trying to trim a poplar tree.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.