Fountain City, Wisconsin
The Rock in the House
This punny mirror of another Wisconsin attraction is exactly what it sounds like.
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Fountain City, Wisconsin
This punny mirror of another Wisconsin attraction is exactly what it sounds like.
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Seattle, Washington
Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.
Seattle, Washington
The largest police museum in the western United States displays the evolution of crime-fighting Seattle.
Winlock, Washington
The world's largest egg has been cracked a number of times over the years but has been repeatedly replaced.
Seattle, Washington
The historic bar where local ship captains, traders, and gold miners would come together to do business a century ago.
Cusco, Peru
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Frangokastello, Greece
Every spring, locals see the shadowy figures of a ghost army of slain Greek soldiers descend upon this ruined fort.
Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Istanbul, Turkey
Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.
Istanbul, Turkey
This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.
Kuşadası, Turkey
A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.
Kaymaklı Belediyesi, Turkey
While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.
Selçuk, Turkey
The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.
Vancouver, Washington
The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.
Yosemite National Park, California
The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
Troutdale, Oregon
This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.
Cusco, Peru
This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.
Cusco, Peru
Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.
Lima, Peru
Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.
Lima, Peru
The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.