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Indianapolis, Indiana

Magick Candle

Tucked into the heart of historic Irvington, this 56-year-old metaphysical shop specializes in the olde ways.
Added by kristendlara
Wilmot, Australia

Wilmot Novelty Letterbox Trail

In Tasmania's "Valley of Views," dozens of novelty mailboxes add a quirky element to the landscape.
Michelle Cassidy Added by Michelle Cassidy
Neskowin, Oregon

Neskowin Ghost Forest

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.
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Sabarang, Thailand

Nasi Dagae

Wake up early for 'trader's rice,' a highly regional Thai-Muslim specialty.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Blanca, Colorado

Lake Como Road

The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks.
mikewalker Added by mikewalker
Carlin, Nevada

Palisade

Little is left of this formerly bustling railroad junction on the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Santiago Tepeyahualco, Mexico

Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque

In the 16th century, a Franciscan monk pulled off a construction miracle by building a Roman-style aqueduct to save the town of Otumba, Mexico, from certain death.
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Akhtala, Armenia

Akhtala Monastery

This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Carbondale, Illinois

Buckminster Fuller Dome Home

The only dome home to be owned or occupied by dome inventor Buckminster Fuller.
Added by codell76
Cullenstown, Ireland

Shell Cottage

A 300-year-old cottage decorated with tens of thousands of seashells arranged in intricate patterns.
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Nye County, Nevada

Easy Chair Crater

An unusual double cinder cone with a bent oval crater, in the Lunar Crater Volcanic Field.
slgwv Added by slgwv
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Trümmelbach Falls

Visit Europe's largest subterranean waterfall, carved by water from the glaciers of the towering peaks surrounding the valley.
hzoi Added by hzoi
Clover, Virginia

Grave of Henrietta Lacks

The woman whose immortal cell line continues to shape scientific research was buried near her birthplace in a grave that was left unmarked for nearly 60 years.
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Hérémence, Switzerland

Pyramides d'Euseigne

These spindly, stone-capped formations are the product of glacial deposits and thousands of years of erosion.
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Rockport, Maine

Beech Nut

A stone hut overlooking a picturesque bay once hosted picnics for the wealthy Gribbel family.
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Phippsburg, Maine

Seguin Island Light Station

George Washington commissioned this centuries-old lighthouse off the coast of Maine.
Sponsored by Visit Maine
Added by traceywilson
Greenville, Maine

Indian Trail on Mount Kineo

The fire tower along this steep, scenic hiking trail offers the best views of Maine’s Moosehead Lake.
Sponsored by Visit Maine
Added by traceywilson
Orihuela, Spain

Palmeral of Orihuela

The second largest palm grove in Europe was planted during Moorish times and has been largely unchanged since then.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Borșa, Romania

Cascada Cailor (Horses Waterfall)

A stunning waterfall in the mountains of Romania.
Added by teofilivanciuc
Reykjavik, Iceland

Þúfa

This earthwork installation sits on a grassy hill, celebrating Iceland's past and present.
Added by hellodawntaylor
Krakow, Poland

Kraków-Płaszów Train Graveyard

This cemetery of rusting Soviet-era steam locomotives and train cars offers an apocalyptic glimpse into a bygone era.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Alexandria, Egypt

Qaitbay Citadel

This fortress was built using the last surviving stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Added by garyhaller
Estes Park, Colorado

Birch Ruins

Hike to the decaying remains of a dream house with a spectacular view.
kerusk Added by kerusk
Cave-In-Rock, Illinois

Cave-In-Rock

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser