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Hidden in the middle of Nantes, France, lies a world of fantasy-the Machines of the Isle of Nantes-where art meets engineering. This is a unique tourist attraction that has transformed the old shipyards of this city into a home for mechanical creatures and surreal installations that capture the imagination of many visitors across the globe….
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most popular natural wonders in the Finger Lakes region of New York State for good reason. Towering cliffs and a mossy gorge with 19 thundering waterfalls, a winding Art Deco-inspired staircase, and a mesmerizing spiral tunnel never fail to enchant visitors. Located on the southern end of…
The jagged peaks of the Teton Mountains, the ski slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and the gurgling geothermal pools of Yellowstone tend to get all of the shine when people consider booking a trip to Wyoming. Nature lovers will happily tell you that Wyoming is a magnificently beautiful place brimming with vast stretches of…
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area—which is named after the Delaware River—spans the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Visitors can escape some of the East coast’s most densely populated urban areas to enjoy a serene corridor of nature that is bursting with waterfalls, a meandering river, and forests that are dotted with historic…
Over 5,000 years ago, the Ozieri people in what we now know as Sardinia carefully constructed stone burial chambers to ensure that members of their community faired well in the afterlife. To the modern eye, the stone chambers which erupted from hillsides with small circular entrances appeared to be fairy dwellings. Through the centuries, locals…
One of Italy’s greatest treasures (besides the food, sea, sun, and architecture) is the Dolomites. These mountains sit in the country’s northeast and stretch for about 150 km (93 miles). You’ll find pine forests, glaciers, alpine meadows—and incredibly clean air. The Dolomites are one of the most beloved destinations for travelers. You can go mountaineering,…
It’s not surprising that a place with a fantastical name like Gold Hill, Oregon, is home to a mysterious natural anomaly that has puzzled and intrigued scientists and travelers for nearly a century. The Oregon Vortex/House of Mystery has been a curious roadside attraction since the 1930s, when Scottish engineer and geologist John Lister converted…
Nestled in the center of Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Looking Glass Rock invites every hiker, rock climber, and nature lover. Whether you’re starting at the Looking Glass Rock trailhead for a rewarding hike or gearing up for some of the best Looking Glass Rock climbing in the Southeast, this destination promises an unforgettable experience. Some…
