The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

A series of waterfalls and pools that flow through the 'Ohe'o Gulch and into the ocean.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

Launchpad for the US military’s dead mouse operation to battle millions of snakes.

Where hundreds of Japanese civilians committed suicide to avoid being captured by American soldiers during WWII.

A gorgeous gem on the ocean.

Once a popular hangout spot this huge mall was left to ruin after economic crash.

This jail once controlled by the Japanese military now sits abandoned on a remote Pacific island.

The pits used to load the nuclear bombs onto the aircraft that dropped them over Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II.

In ancient times, these fallen standing stones supported a massive house.

A crystal clear beach surrounded by beautiful coral reefs.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.