Places Edited by Sarah Durn

A small museum celebrating the work of a Mississippi artist who had a unique connection with the natural world.

A small-town limestone memorial to a local cartoonist and to Porky Pig, his most famous subject.

Large rocks have been painted to whimsically resemble wild and farm animals.

An impressive Sasquatch statue marks the spot of a fated Bigfoot encounter that changed a community.

An old tree within the university grounds has formed a beautiful archway that looks like a magical portal.

A massive ancient Chinese city with stone walls and evidence of human sacrifices.

Natural hot springs hidden in the rainforest are only accessible by boat.

Towering sandstone rock formations where 'The Chronicles of Narnia' was filmed.

One of the best collections of Byzantine art housed in a magnificent, 19th-century neoclassical home.

There's light and a dreamlike panorama at the end of this tunnel.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

One of the country's largest diving schools set in a picturesque nature reserve.

A fascinating example of the Danxia landform is characterized by its striking red sandstone formations.

During the American Revolutionary War, iron excavated from this mine was used to make swords, cannons, and more.

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.

A centuries-old olive tree thrives in a small botanical garden.

A Spanish Colonial fort now houses an archeology museum.

The early 20th-century home features cutting-edge technology of the day, such as ammonia refrigeration and needle showers.

Fears of Satanic worshippers swirl around five Celtic-inspired megaliths.

The largest cluster of the Joseon dynasty’s royal tombs, home to the burial sites of 17 kings and queens.

Take the most scenic fjord landscape in Norway and add dramatic red cliffs, warm clear water, and playful dolphins.

A tribute to Rhode Island's state bird, a domesticated chicken breed that dominated the 19th-century poultry industry.

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

A historical landmark that has been a central hub of entertainment since 1928.