A small oasis not far from downtown Moab.

A house carved into a rock in the 1940s.

It's safe—and permitted—to walk across these twin natural sandstone arches.

Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

These boots are made for selfies.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

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

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Its columns were all carved from the same white oak tree.

The only example of a Paris Métro sign in use at a subway station outside of the French capital. 

The mastermind behind this palatial hotel perished on the Titanic weeks before its grand opening.

Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.

A Gothic-style abode built to accommodate the church's three resident peacocks.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

Hiroshima survivor on Riverside Drive.

A colossal statue with a controversial past, forgotten for more than 30 years.