Columbus' failed colony in the New World.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

At an isolated roadside rest area stands a monument marking where famous Western star Tom Mix died in 1940.

Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.

The ruins of a 19th century shelter run by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.

More than 7,000 gallons of water pour over these cascading red quartzite waterfalls every second.

This Wild West attraction is alive with glitching automatons.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

When an ancient supervolcano erupted, some of Nebraska's prehistoric animals were forever preserved in ash.

More than 150 working bells from churches and one-room-schoolhouses across the Great Plains are assembled in one man's yard.

This museum started by a curious collector is now a place for believers and skeptics alike.

The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.

Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.

This lesser-known geographic marker was the reference point for all surveys of the continent for 75 years.