Black Mountain, North Carolina
Craggy Gardens Rhododendron Tunnels
Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.
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Black Mountain, North Carolina
Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.
De Leon Springs, Florida
Flip your own pancakes in this old sugar mill within a Florida state park.
Denver, Colorado
Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.
Roanoke, Virginia
Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.
Newport, Rhode Island
An ode to Japanese artist Hokusai, with a bit of a comical twist.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Sighișoara, Romania
Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.
Oswiecim, Poland
The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Versailles, Kentucky
This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
Prague, Czechia
Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.
Boston, Massachusetts
This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.
Hamden, Connecticut
Amazing views of Long Island Sound can be seen from this mountaintop tower.
Paris, France
This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.
Paris, France
The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.
Lake Lure, North Carolina
Practice your Dirty Dancing lifts in the manmade lake where Johnny Castle himself did.
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?
Asheville, North Carolina
A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.
Asheville, North Carolina
A wedding chapel, vintage clothing shop, and bar all under one roof.
Cave City, Kentucky
Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.