A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

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

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Once home to over 8,000 exiled Hawaiians suffering from Hansen's Disease.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

Football field-sized microalgae production tanks on the Hawaiian coast create a stunning view from space.

This unusual lava tube spouts seawater during high surf.

The ominously named cave is home to some remarkable ancient art.

The largest copper mine in Arizona, this enormous open pit emerges from the hills like an alien landscape.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

Take a monster truck tour around an ostrich farm in the middle of the desert.

The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

This upscale streetwear store is hidden behind a fake Snapple machine in the back of a deli.