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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Coral World Undersea Observatory Tower

A rare underwater observatory in the Caribbean that provides breathtaking views of vibrantly colored aquatic life.
Isle of Anglesey, Wales

South Stack Lighthouse

The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
Guanajuato, Mexico

Funicular de Guanajuato

Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.
Paris, France

Association Française des Amis des Chemins de Fer

A model train wonderland hidden beneath Gare de l'Est station.
Cisco, Texas

Old Zoo Nature Trails

Hike the ruins of a zoo that was shut down by an unsolved murder.
Norman, Oklahoma

National Weather Museum

This enthusiast-led facility is the only museum in the country dedicated to the preservation of weather artifacts.
Zsámbék, Hungary

Premontre Monastery Church of Zsámbék

The remains of a 13th-century Romanesque church lie abandoned on a hillside.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

A museum dedicated to firefighting in a city that was crucial to the modern history of the profession.
Fort Bridger, Wyoming

Fort Bridger

Named for a prominent scout and explorer, this Wyoming state park encompasses a replica of an 1840s trading post, a 19th-century Army outpost, and early 20th-century automobile lodgings.
Liberal, Kansas

Mid-America Air Museum

A former Army airfield is home to one of the largest aviation museums in America.
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Steamtown National Historic Site

The train collection of an eccentric New England seafood mogul is now a National Historical Site.
Mumbai, India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.
Istanbul, Turkey

Palace of the Porphyrogenitus

Byzantine emperors ruled, lived, and died in this 13th-century palace-turned-museum.
Ronks, Pennsylvania

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

A huge railroad museum with over 100 pieces of rolling stock focusing on the railroad history of Pennsylvania.
Doune, Scotland

Doune Castle

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.
Bucharest, Romania

Chiajna Monastery

Locals believe this abandoned ruin on the outskirts of Bucharest is haunted.
Olathe, Kansas

Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture

This small, independent museum documents the unique culture of Deaf people in the United States.
Radebeul, Germany

Lügenmuseum

A museum dedicated to telling lies in service of the truth.
Ronks, Pennsylvania

The National Toy Train Museum

A comprehensive collection of toy and model trains, largely from the mid-20th century.
St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.
Saint Charles, Missouri

The Soda Museum & Arcade

A collection of soda memorabilia that spans decades.
Gammelstad, Sweden

Gammelstads Kyrkstad (Gammelstad Church Town)

A medieval village, with red wooden cottages around a stone church, stands as a well-preserved example of a settlement type that was once common in northern Sweden.
Denmark, Australia

Denmark Fairy Doors Trail

This magical trail takes visitors on a journey round miniature wooden houses on the picturesque Denmark River.
Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg Bratwurst Museum

A small museum dedicated to the small—but mighty—Nürnberger Rostbratwurst.