The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A cemetery for only coon hounds in northwest Alabama.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

What better place to take a seat?

A collection of huge Pre-Colombian structures in Alabama.

A miniature city built by a single hunchbacked monk.

This architectural triumph is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

The rusting remains are visible sticking out of the waters of the Delaware Bay.

World War II bunker still standing on the New Jersey beach.

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."

What looks like a simple quaint estate in rural Pennsylvania was in the 18th century home to a small monastic community.

These lush botanical gardens employ the most purrfect pest control force.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

A toxic ghost town sitting atop a massive coal fire.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.