The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.

A world-class observatory in the California desert.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

Three-story slide through the New Museum.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Death road of Bolivia.

A valley of unique erosion patterns lends to a view like nothing on Earth.

Bolivia's needle-like rock formations.

Visitors to this library are in for a real-world education in modernist architecture.

These spooky and unusual stone formations create an underworldly landscape.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

An arsenic-filled pool in the Grand Canyon takes on the appearance of a giant, overflowing pumpkin.

Home to 200 plaster casts of Scandinavian proboscises.

20-foot tall lamp mumbles Swedish to celebrate the holidays.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Rocky Atlantic beach home to a stunning stone arch.

The last Americana on Route 66.

Built by one man in the '20s, this site is now a museum representing the Great Basin cultures.

Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.