One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

Site of James Cook's historic observations of the 1769 transit of Venus.

This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

Cities of the world and famous Thai monuments in minature.

The golden Buddha statue at the Wat Muang Monastery is the tallest in Thailand, and the ninth-tallest in the world.

Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.

Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

This replica stave church looks like a piece of Norway was simply plopped down in South Dakota.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

An effigy of Vancouver's Gastown neighorhood's namesake.

This scenic waterfront swimming pool is the longest salt water pool in North America.

The colorful, smiling concrete silos of Vancouver.

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.