New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

Ancient Egyptian relief, claimed to depict an electrical light.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.

This piece of Australian modern art is part joke and part history.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

Cadillac where country's first big star was found dead.

Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.