Cave City, Kentucky
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A watering hole where regulars who have ordered 500 beers have their names etched on the bar in gold.
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Cave City, Kentucky
A watering hole where regulars who have ordered 500 beers have their names etched on the bar in gold.
Park City, Kentucky
A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.
Cave City, Kentucky
One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
An ever-evolving wall of graffiti art off East Liberty Street.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Its floors are marked by colorful cues depicting Michigan's native fauna.
East Lansing, Michigan
This experiment in the lifespan of seeds will take a century before it is complete.
East Lansing, Michigan
The plants form a living library and laboratory for researchers and students at Michigan State University.
Traverse City, Michigan
An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.
Charlevoix, Michigan
Line up for ample portions of freshly caught whitefish, walleye, and perch from the Great Lakes.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Trade in that pesky human soul for cold-hard circuits.
Detroit, Michigan
Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Inspired by a piece of concrete, these three pyramid-shaped buildings have been beloved Indianapolis landmarks for over 50 years.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Tulum, Mexico
An ancient system of freshwater caves filled with animal bones, including that of species long-extinct.
Keflavík, Iceland
A relatively obscure antihero from the Marvel Comics universe adorns a wall inside Iceland's main airport.
Reykjavik, Iceland
An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Sewanee, Tennessee
A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.
Homestead, Florida
A mysterious castle built as a monument to lost love.
Delray Beach, Florida
Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.
Orlando, Florida
The humble home where the famous beat author lived briefly and wrote one of his most famous works.