Lake George, New York
Bloody Pond
This lovely little pond is named after the hundreds of soldiers' corpses that were rolled into the waters during the French-Indian War.
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Lake George, New York
This lovely little pond is named after the hundreds of soldiers' corpses that were rolled into the waters during the French-Indian War.
Dallas, Texas
A symbol of Texas pride.
New York, New York
Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.
Austin, Texas
Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.
Austin, Texas
Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.
Washington, D.C.
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.
Montreal, Québec
A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Sonoma, California
The unedited photograph called "Bliss" has graced the screens of over a billion computers.
Irving, Texas
This strategically-placed fountain creates the magnificent illusion of mustangs galloping across a river.
Chicago, Illinois
A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.
Chicago, Illinois
The 606 is a decade in the making.
Peshtigo, Wisconsin
A museum devoted to the victims and the survivors of the most catastrophic fire in American history.
San Diego, California
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
Tokyo, Japan
Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”
Tokyo, Japan
Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.
Chicago, Illinois
Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.
Chicago, Illinois
Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.