Sculptures, jams, and the wild west collide at this folksy retreat.

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

One of New York's best collections of pinball is hidden in a secret bar in the back of this laundromat.

Those belting out show tunes might not realize this piano bar marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

A rare kind of blue bear can be found chiefly in the national park that shares their name.

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

Have a soak at this retro bathhouse, where you will find Japan's first electric bath, tiling from Spain, and wood carvings representing the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

An extraordinary collection of vampire-themed antiques lurks on the second floor of a store.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.