Alamosa, Colorado
Medano Creek
A picturesque (all-natural!) beach in a landlocked state.
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Alamosa, Colorado
A picturesque (all-natural!) beach in a landlocked state.
Blanca, Colorado
The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks.
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
A full-scale replica of a 1774 colonial settlement in Kentucky.
Paris, Tennessee
A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.
Nashville, Tennessee
This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.
Nashville, Tennessee
The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.
Wimberley, Texas
A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.
Nashville, Tennessee
A heartwarming message to those entering and departing Music City from above.
Centerville, Tennessee
In the hometown of the Grand Ole Opry star is a larger-than-life memorial statue made entirely from chicken wire.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
The secret city built by the Manhattan Project.
Clinton, Tennessee
A bronze sculpture honors the 12 black students who attended the first integrated public high school in the segregated South.
Akureyri, Iceland
Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.
Iceland
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
Iceland
This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.
Iceland
A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.
Iceland
In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.
Iceland
The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.
Raufarhöfn, Iceland
This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.
Eiriksstadhir, Iceland
This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.
Höfn, Iceland
This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.
Iceland
Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.
Iceland
The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.
Iceland
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Vik, Iceland
Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.