Bragança, Portugal
O Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje (Iberian Museum of Masks and Costumes)
A collection of unique, and sometimes terrifying, handmade masks and costumes used for local festivals.
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Schwyz, Switzerland
Stoosbahn Funicular
The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.
Lisbon, Portugal
Livraria Simão
One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.
Nikko, Japan
Kanmangafuchi Abyss
A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.
Naples, Italy
Catacombs of San Gennaro
An underground paleo-Christian burial site composed of the remains of several cemeteries and Basilicas.
Mitchell, South Dakota
The Corn Palace
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
Tokyo, Japan
Transparent Restroom
These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.
Rome, Italy
Lacus Curtius
A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.
Long Beach, California
RMS Queen Mary
The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.
Seattle, Washington
Eastlake Zoo Tavern
One of the only cooperatively owned bars in the nation wears its eclectic history on its walls.
Redmond, Oregon
Petersen Rock Garden
Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.
Zugarramurdi, Spain
Museo de las Brujas (Witches Museum)
A museum dedicated to the Spanish occult in a town that was terrorized by the Inquisition.
Colares, Portugal
Praia da Ursa
In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.
Dallas, Texas
The Grave of Bonnie Parker
The final resting place of an outlaw, whose legend grew after death.
Atlanta, Georgia
Trap Music Museum
A provocative museum dedicated to the genre and the harsh realities that inspired its origins.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Crescent Beach
This gorgeous beach hides behind two headlands in Oregon's Ecola State Park.
Krakow, Poland
Wawel Dragon's Den
This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.
San Diego, California
Hotel del Coronado
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chich'en Itza
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Card Catalog
A nostalgic bibliographic gem.
Lemgo, Germany
Karl Junker House
An intricate and amazing house built by architect Karl Junker.
Colares, Portugal
Convent of the Capuchos
The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Miss Jean Brodie Steps
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
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Sandwich, Massachusetts
The Bulb River
35,000 grape hyacinths flow like water down a garden hill.
