Giverny, France
Claude Monet House and Gardens
At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.
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Giverny, France
At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.
Washington, D.C.
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
St. Louis, Missouri
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
Buford, Wyoming
One of the smallest towns in the United States.
Corinne, Utah
An earthwork sculpture built by Robert Smithson in the Great Salt Lake only reemerges during drought.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Scotland
A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.
Springdale, Utah
The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.
United States / Canada
The only land territory disputed between the U.S. and Canada.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Dripping Springs, Texas
An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.
Seattle, Washington
A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Seattle, Washington
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
Bemidji, Minnesota
These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.
Lake Itasca, Minnesota
At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.
Arco, Idaho
Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.
Arco, Idaho
The world's first nuclear power plant is open to visitors looking to role-play a meltdown.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.