A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

A high school astronomy enthusiast designed this model of our solar system to be traversed on foot.

This blowhole is supposedly caused by a trapped monster.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.

A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

Launchpad for the US military’s dead mouse operation to battle millions of snakes.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

The famous aviator's final resting place is a study in natural beauty.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

This modern French ossuary contains the jumbled bones of 130,000 WWI soldiers.

Site of one of World War I's most horrific scenes.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.