This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

The "plyscraper" is the world's tallest building made predominantly out of wood.

A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.

The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.

Since its original beginnings as a weather observatory mountaintop, this facility played an instrumental role in gathering atmospheric data for almost 100 years.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

Former farm staffed by mental patients is now a public park.

The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.

A standalone wonder amid the prairie badlands of southeastern Alberta.

The most impressive of Basel's three remaining city gates.

This park is home to a massive bird sanctuary. And maybe buried treasure!

A tunnel that brings more than a century of history to life from the deepest parts of the Niagara Gorge.

A 12th-century castle featuring a sensory path where partially-sighted visitors can experience regional history through touch and sound.

This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:

Along the Outback Scenic Byway, adjacent to hot springs, this human-made geothermal feature takes unexplained breaks.

Made of granite, this is a symbol of the Inuit peoples near water that expresses abundance.