London, England
The Embassy of the Republic of Texas
An alleyway plaque is all that remains of the independent Texas' envoy that forgot to pay their rent for over a century.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
London, England
An alleyway plaque is all that remains of the independent Texas' envoy that forgot to pay their rent for over a century.
Wading River, New York
This house was used by the FBI to broadcast disinformation to the Nazis during World War II.
Uvalde, Texas
A 17-foot-tall cutout of the Texas-born actor stands alongside the highway.
Felicity, California
Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.
Jacksonville, Florida
The last standing silent film studio in Jacksonville is the last remnant of the city's once-thriving movie industry.
Tillamook, Oregon
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
This tombstone marks the spot where the legendary British spy met his end.
Jayuya, Puerto Rico
This niche museum devoted to ancient religious artifacts is shaped like the very thing it displays.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venture into the past with an unlisted exhibit hall featuring extinct birds.
Florence, South Carolina
"Not too many people can say they've had a nuclear bomb dropped on them, not too many would want to." — Walter Gregg.
Ouarzazate, Morocco
World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.
Rimrock, Arizona
This sinkhole in the Arizona desert is filled with carbonated, arsenic-rich water
New Zealand
Only 68 people per day are allowed to visit this New Zealand bird-watcher’s paradise.
Meritxell, Andorra
A beautiful modern church dedicated to the teleporting patron saint of Andorra.
Garenin, Scotland
Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.
Matavun, Slovenia
This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."
Aakirkeby, Denmark
Even though bison are not native to this Danish island, you might find them walking around the Almindingen Forestas as part of a nature experiment.
Ventura, California
Kayak out to a floating restroom.
Solon, Maine
Floor-to-ceiling frescoes by local art students cover the interior of a nearly 200-year-old church.
Dallas, Texas
This collection of bronze hands comes from astronauts, presidents, baseball greats, and more.
New York, New York
An unassuming secret door once led to a legendary watering hole.
Washington, D.C.
This groundbreaking 16th-century map is known as "America's birth certificate."
Israel
This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.
Washington, D.C.
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.