A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

After the oysters have been shucked, and the restaurant's been shuttered, the terrazzo sidewalk from the 1940s is all that remains.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

Granite outcropping that the state's tourism bureau doesn't promote because of its delicate ecosystem.

The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

When waves crash onto this section of beach, the rocks sing a song.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.

This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.

The first hand-illuminated, hand-written bible since the invention of the printing press.

The preserved remains of the former Milwaukee County Hospital for the Insane are hidden in the wooded grounds of County Park.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

According to the legend, this strikingly beautiful hill has miraculous healing powers.