Florence, Oregon
Sea Lion Caves
Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.
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Florence, Oregon
Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.
Kamakura, Japan
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
San Antonio, Texas
Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.
Shanghai, China
The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Hong Kong
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.
Katoomba, Australia
This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.
Berlin, Maryland
The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.
Dripping Springs, Texas
An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.
Leggett, California
This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.
Klamath, California
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.
New York, New York
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?
Government Camp, Oregon
Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.
Page, Arizona
A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.
Washington, D.C.
The Corinthian columns that towered over Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration stand proud.
Baltimore, Maryland
The trials and tribulations of marking Poe’s grave.
Florence, Italy
This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.