Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Camac Street
The last of Philadelphia's wood-paved streets is now a landmark of terrible engineering.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The last of Philadelphia's wood-paved streets is now a landmark of terrible engineering.
Valladolid, Mexico
If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.
North Port, Florida
This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.
Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.
Kediri, Indonesia
Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.
Brooklyn, New York
If you were standing here on October 5th, 1950, you'd be dead.
Brooklyn, New York
Feral cats keeping the rodent population at bay all across Greenpoint waterfront.
Queens, New York
A drawbridge named for a potentially intersex Polish national who fought alongside George Washington during the American Revolution, and an example of "Pulaski Red".
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
New York, New York
Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.
New York, New York
Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.
New York, New York
An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tour the dark and beloved poet's former cobwebbed basement, which may have inspired "The Black Cat."
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.
Montreal, Québec
A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Chumkopó, Mexico
A flooded Mexican cave that hides a river beneath the water.
Dzitnup, Mexico
These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Paris, France
France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.
Haarlem, Netherlands
Oldest Museum of the Netherlands is a true cabinet of curiosities.
Sarasota, Florida
A circus legend leaves an unexpected endowment.