Paris, France
Montmartre Funicular
The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.
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Paris, France
The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.
Paris, France
A Parisian cemetery where the elite and artistic are interred beneath an eccentric collection of tombs.
Paris, France
A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.
Paris, France
Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.
Paris, France
This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
New York, New York
Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
Davis, California
Seven ceramic sculptures are scattered around this California college campus.
Los Angeles, California
An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.
Calipatria, California
At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.
Morro Bay, California
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
Castroville, California
It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."
Pasadena, California
Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.
Solvang, California
Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.
Pasadena, California
A cobblestone alley with an interesting past.
Solvang, California
Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.
Cambria, California
A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.
Riverside, California
Mexican food and folk art.
San Francisco, California
The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.
Felton, California
This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.
Leggett, California
This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.