Nelson, Nevada
Nelson
A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.
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Nelson, Nevada
A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.
Dragoon, Arizona
The remote resting place of a notorious Wild West outlaw whose death is shrouded in mystery.
Tempe, Arizona
A colorful, century-old cemetery of the Yaqui Indian Tribe hidden amid the suburban sprawl of Tempe, Arizona.
Phoenix, Arizona
A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.
Phoenix, Arizona
The unusual burial monument of Arizona's first governor.
Henderson, Nevada
Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.
Matsue, Japan
The sacred slope said to mark the gateway to the underworld.
Sakaiminato, Japan
The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.
Izumo-shi, Japan
What's believed to be the country's first shrine is, in Shintō mythology, the annual meeting place of the gods.
Shimonoseki, Japan
The site of a famous samurai duel.
Kitakyushu, Japan
An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.
Yakushima, Japan
The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'
Koya, Japan
Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.
Iga, Japan
Be a ninja - or just act like one.
Sekigahara-chō, Japan
One of the bloodiest and most important battles in Japanese history is recreated with kitschy concrete statues.
Kiyosu, Japan
This reconstructed castle was once the base of the “Devil King” who almost united the feudal warring states.
Nagoya, Japan
The location of the site of one of the defining battles of feudal Japan is being fought over by two neighboring cities.
San Francisco, California
The randomness of this wall of lava lamps helps encrypt up to 10 percent of the internet.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Louisville, Kentucky
The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.
Louisville, Kentucky
This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.
San Francisco, California
The oldest burial ground in the city, final resting place of city founders, Ohlone natives and murderers alike.
San Francisco, California
Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.
Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux, France
A unique zoological park home to over 30 species of wild cats, both big and small.