Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.

This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.

This rusted car found in Petrified Forest National Park's Route 66 exhibit may be the most photographed abandoned car in the country.

Although now a decaying ruin, this stone cabin's history includes several notable figures.

At an isolated roadside rest area stands a monument marking where famous Western star Tom Mix died in 1940.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

These picturesque ruins crumble beautifully into the ocean.

Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.

A series of idealized caves carved to entertain guests.

“It has nae lugs!”

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

Miniature art that tells an enormous story.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

Every Christmas, one Arizona city makes the most of its dry climate by creating an arid desert tannenbaum.