The last remnant of a tree that helped prove to the world that sequoias are real—and they're spectacular.

The first post office in Toronto still operates today, complete with quill pens and ink for writing letters.

This rural park in central Wisconsin honors one of the world’s most prominent numismatists.

Wood carving meets bird conservation at this museum showcasing the life's work of one man.

A stark contrast between red sand dunes and the white sand beach immediately next to it can be seen along the southern Somali coast.

New York's transit system peddles terrible food in limited windows—this restaurant is a rare exception.

This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.

This historic house museum that celebrates one of the world's most influential social reformers is also one of the most haunted locations in Chicago.

A museum dedicated to the musical instruments used in traditional Moroccan music.

The centuries-old cobblestones of a feudal highway remain in the woods of Hakone.

This 200-year-old cabin was the home of some of the first Wisconsin “badgers” and the site of the broken promises that led to their arrival.

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.

At the site of the most dangerous crossings on the Oregon Trail, a museum explores the complex history of westward migration in America.

Celebrating the famous Nebuta festival of Aomori and showcasing its huge papier-mâché floats.

The famous springs of this small town still flow outside this historic building.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.