Iwaizumi, Japan
Ryūsendō Cave
A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.
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Iwaizumi, Japan
A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.
Townsend, Tennessee
Mile-long cave system near Great Smoky Mountains.
Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
A unique sculpture park that specializes in the huge and bizarre.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
Boston, Massachusetts
The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.
Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile
Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.
Budapest, Hungary
Once the home of a hermetic monk, this cave now houses a small church.
England
A historic house left in "dramatic still life."
Komiža, Croatia
An ethereal glowing blue ocean cave in Croatia.
Joshua Tree, California
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
Seale, Alabama
A wealth of local folk art, antiques, and curios, without ever leaving your car.
Friday Harbor, Washington
This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.
Fairborn, Ohio
Inside this wonderland of weird, visitors are treated to a collection ranging from skeletons to haunted artifacts.
Detroit, Michigan
Abandoned concert venue legendary for its rock counterculture.
Cincinnati, Ohio
What is it about mushrooms that makes people wish they lived inside of them?
Rome, Italy
This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.
Alghero, Italy
Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
York, Maine
True to its name, this bouncy walkway may be the world’s smallest suspension bridge.
Venice, Italy
Venice's "Island of the Mad."
Milan, Italy
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Seki-shi, Japan
This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.
Collettsville, North Carolina
A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.