A fire lookout atop a glacial pinnacle is reached by climbing three vertiginous flights of stairs.

The viewpoint for this attractive, off-the-beaten-path waterfall is reached by a paved, wheelchair-accessible trail.

A Roman-inspired temple once controlled half of San Francisco's waters.

The Internet Age began with a transmission from this biker bar.

Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.

It took years to decode its mysterious messages.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

This legendary "evil" doll has been haunting the citizens of Key West for over 100 years.

The birthplace of American international flight service has been turned into a celebrity's microbrewery.

The narrowest street in Paris.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

Behind medieval walls in a corner of bustling Palermo is a breathtaking former mosque once inhabited by a wolf-taming hermit.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

The very center of Paris is surrounded by a bevy of strange good luck rituals.