Montgomery, Alabama
Civil Rights Memorial
Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Montgomery, Alabama
Designed by Maya Lin, the memorial honors 41 individuals who died fighting for equal rights between 1954 and 1968.
Huasca de Ocampo, Mexico
Two waterfalls flow down the cliff faces decorated with rare natural basalt columns.
Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.
Ulm, Germany
The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.
Nags Head, North Carolina
This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.
Shiraz, Iran
A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.
Sydney, Australia
Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!
Iceland
The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.
New York, New York
Play heads or tails with thousands of different coins.
Passau, Germany
When a medieval fire claimed the original St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it sparked a pattern of unquenchable organ building.
Chittorgarh, India
A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.
Menlo Park, California
Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.
Clark County, Nevada
Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.
Nyaung-U, Myanmar
Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.
Canterbury, England
One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.
Mexico City, Mexico
A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.
Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick
Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.
Nashville, Tennessee
One Confederate statue that accurately reflects the ugliness of its subject.
Round Mountain, Texas
This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.
Mountain View, California
From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.
Ushiku, Japan
The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.
Argentina
Stenciled handprints and wall paintings dating back 10,000 years, some of the earliest forms of cave art.
Afar Zone 2, Ethiopia
The hottest place on the planet.
Suffolk, England
A 550-square-meter micro-nation off the coast of Britain.