A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

Despite time, colonization, and the brutal New Mexican heat, these Pueblo ruins still stand.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

A comprehensive look at the art of Joaquín Sorolla in his former home in Madrid.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

A unique work of outsider art sourced from scrap metals and signifies conservation.

Dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of the state's former governor.