New Orleans, Louisiana
Old Spanish Fort
Before becoming a public park, this spot was a shell midden, a fort, and an amusement park.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Before becoming a public park, this spot was a shell midden, a fort, and an amusement park.
Arouca, Portugal
One of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges.
Cleveland, Ohio
An abandoned, rusty old relic of railroad history stands at attention over the Cuyahoga River.
Warwick, Rhode Island
Despite the name, this narrow bridge isn't very dangerous at all.
Graford, Texas
The bridge continues the legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policy.
Palm Springs, California
The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.
Palm Springs, California
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
Palm Springs, California
Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.
Palm Springs, California
A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.
Ledcourt, Australia
Stone mined from this quarry was used in many prominent structures around Melbourne.
Glenduan, New Zealand
An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.
Heimaey, Iceland
On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.
Yokohama, Japan
Passengers are not allowed to set foot outside this station, but you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea from the platform.
Mahwah, New Jersey
This 150-year-old train station and caboose have been turned into a railroad museum, enjoyed by young and old alike.
Potsdam, Germany
In a divided Germany, Potsdam's "central" train station was relocated to the city's southern suburbs to avoid West Berlin.
Goathland, England
Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.
Nordingrå, Sweden
Stockholm's famed ghost train is now on display at an art park in northern Sweden.
Marmaris, Turkey
According to local legends, the shallow sandbar that allows visitors to walk across Orhaniye Bay has a tragic backstory.
Battsengel, Mongolia
People have been scribbling on this massive chunk of granite for more than 1,500 years.
Glasgow, Scotland
Remnants of the Roman empire's northern frontier nestled in suburban Glasgow.
Glasgow, Scotland
The remains of an anti-aircraft battery from World War II look out over Glasgow.
Glasgow, Scotland
This mural condenses 96 miles of one of Scotland's best-known trails into a unique art display.
Glasgow, Scotland
A watering hole from the late 1800s in the heart of the Campsie Fells.
Caprarola, Italy
Was this cave created by Hercules's wrath, the devil, or volcanic activity?