This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

The last remaining houses of a bygone world immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel “Cannery Row.”

As the oldest structure in Harris County, this 200-year-old frontier cabin stands in the literal shadow of downtown Houston’s massive skyscrapers.

An ancient cave with connections to the American Revolution.

An eighteenth-century fantasy where monkeys, dragons, and Chinese courtiers emerge from walls made entirely of porcelain.

The largest earthwork effigy in the world.

This is not a heritage railway, but when the new high speed line fully opens in 2032, at least part of this magnificent and historic line should be preserved.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

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

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.

This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.

Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.

This was the first ever National Lakeshore, established in 1966.

A set of multi-story murals honor Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

It celebrates the four men from South Africa who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

The final home of the most famous horse of the American Civil War.

The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.