Abbey built on the ruins of Roman catacombs.

Unable to build support structures on glaciers, the engineers for this tramway were forced to design a unique system.

An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

Pirates had to be ousted from the land where this now ruined Louisiana fortress was built.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.

A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.

The world's largest military aircraft cemetery.

These massive mitts are made of 30 tons of devotional bronze.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

One of the world's longest murals depicts the history of diversity in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles's oldest cemetery allows visitors to trace the history of this proud city.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.

Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.