This was the first homestead registered after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

The last remaining predreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.

One of Antoni Gaudí's least-visited works, an homage to Catalan patrimony that mixes neo-Gothic with Modernista forms.

Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.

Some of the greatest minds in the history of Hungarian art and science converged in this café.

One of the last remnants of the city's Chinese nightclub scene is now a dive bar selling killer mai tais.

The location of the world's first telescope demonstration.

This restaurant offers a side of antiques, curios, and a bathroom chock full of owls.

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

A collection of iconic Soviet car models on display.

The site of Japan’s first archaeological excavation is also the birthplace of fingerprint forensics.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.