San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
The Great Pyramid of Cholula
An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Polé (Xcaret Archaeological Site)
One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Xaman-Há Ruins
Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.
Palenque, Mexico
Rabbit Skull Relief
The enigmatic skull gazes out over the ruins of a once-great Mayan city.
Palenque, Mexico
Palenque
An elaborate Mayan city shrouded in alien conspiracy revealed the tomb of Pacal the Great.
Chicxulub, Mexico
Chicxulub Crater
The meteor that sealed the fate of the dinosaurs landed at this site, one of the largest impact craters in the world.
Izamal, Mexico
Convento de San Antonio de Padua (Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua)
Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.
Cancún, Mexico
El Rey Ruins
A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.
Arizona
Squirrels of the Kaibab Plateau
These elusive, isolated rodents evolved into a distinct, locally iconic subspecies.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Walnut Canyon
Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.
Sedona, Arizona
Teal McDonald's Arches
The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.
Palm Springs, California
Indian Canyons
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
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Palm Springs, California
'The Babies'
Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.
Big Trees, California
The Discovery Tree
California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.
Sonora, California
Mark Twain's Cabin
Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.
Skagway, Alaska
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Totem Bight State Historical Park
This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.
Juneau, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier
A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.
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Toronto, Ontario
Ontario Place
An abandoned 1970s theme park that has been turned into a space for waterfront walking.
Toronto, Ontario
CN Tower Stairs
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.
Luxor, Egypt
Hatshepsut's Myrrh Tree
This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.
Aswan, Egypt
Unfinished Obelisk
The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.
Badrshein, Egypt
Pyramid of Djoser
This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.
Luxor, Egypt
The Tomb of Nefertari
Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.
