Places Edited by mocchiatto

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

This small interfaith chapel lies not far from the rim of the Grand Canyon.

The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.

This stop on the Camino de Santiago stands high above the underwater ruins of a medieval town.

The oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

Run by members of the Tohono O'odham Nation, this community farm nurtures traditional desert cultivars.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

This bridge over the River Cuale leads to a neighborhood that was once an escape for Hollywood's elite.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

One man's love for East Coast diner culture brought an entire eatery all the way from New Jersey to Colorado.

Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

A 19th-century cabin built into a hollowed-out Sequoia tree.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.

This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

This colonial mining complex is now home to magnificent themed gardens.

For decades these polar bears have roamed all around a Nashville neighborhood.

This colorful statue welcomes visitors to a Barcelona park.

Its history includes dinosaur fossils, cattle rustlers, Georgia O'Keeffe, and a mythical giant rattlesnake named Vivaron.

A little-known hall almost completely covered in art by the beloved local painter.