An Irish town has built a statue to a silent film actor simply thanks to the holidays he once spent there.

This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.

A remarkably intact castle that once was the largest in Ireland.

A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

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

This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, never been to New York.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.

This iconic science fiction house still looks like something from the future.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

One of the world's tallest, oldest, and most disgusting chocolate cascades.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.

City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

A fine, large-aperture telescope available for public use.