Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ski Dubai
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The home of famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle is now a library and museum dedicated to his memory.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
A burnt-out motel with priceless Native American artwork in the basement, redeveloped into apartments.
Green Valley, Arizona
America's only nuclear missile silo open to the public.
Tucson, Arizona
Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.
Tucson, Arizona
Make a wish at what might be America's only Catholic shrine to a sinner.
Martinsburg, West Virginia
A giant time capsule not scheduled to be cored until 2040.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Berkeley Springs State Park boasts the nation's only monument commemorating presidential bathing.
Chula Vista, California
The American rainmaker and a burst dam.
Tijuana, Mexico
Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.
Alexandria, Virginia
This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.
Alexandria, Virginia
The narrowest house in America is seven feet of pure spite.
Arlington, Virginia
The remains of a historic plantation nestled in between a parking lot and the rental car return at Reagan National Airport.
Arlington, Virginia
This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.
Panama City, Panama
A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.
Ambergris Caye, Belize
This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.
Belize
A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.
Cozumel, Mexico
The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.
Arad, Bahrain
This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Groton, Connecticut
This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.