Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

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

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

A beautiful and abandoned New York subway station from 1904, complete with chandelier.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels scores of people have died on its slopes.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe's grave.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.