This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Georgia’s last drive-in movie theater is a relic of a bygone era.

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.

An eerie smiling woman looms above the granite tombstones.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

An old bank vault in Atlanta is now the eternal shrine to the King of Rock and Roll.

This old school, eccentric, and independent video rental store refuses to die.

A local dive where religious kitsch, Southern identity, and queer culture collide.

This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.