Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.

The intricate geometry inside this Baroque-style dome was designed to create "terror of the human soul."

Many generations of travelers have passed through the steep, smooth walls of this canyon.

This platform is now a memorial dedicated to those who were deported during the Holocaust.

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

A breathtaking 19th-century trail overlooks Lake Tahoe.

A memorial dedicated to the victims of the Columbine High School shootings.

The only remaining historic maritime signal station in the United States.

An impressive ensemble of sculptures that survived the Soviet regime.

The author's beautiful and historic home is also a fully functioning goat farm.

This park was designated by UNESCO as an Endangered World Heritage site.

A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.

An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.

This plaque commemorates the call between Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson.

A sculpture of a blood drop designed to honor those that have donated the precious liquid.

The ruins of a rural church and a statue of Archangel Gabriel are tucked away in Majella National Park.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

These prehistoric replicas were based on actual skeletal remains.

These three lighthouses played a fundamental role in the maritime life of Eastham.

This statue is dedicated to the animal cosmonauts that perished during space flight experiments.

These otherworldly formations were shaped over millions of years by the forces of nature.

Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.

This unique sculpture proved invaluable when it saved a train from careening off the tracks.