At more than 50 tons, the Hoba Meteorite in Namibia is the world’s largest intact meteorite.
Historic Sites
Quirky Attraction: Freddie Mercury’s Birth House in Zanzibar, Tanzania
The exact location of Freddie Mercury’s birth house is still in question, but the Mercury House in Zanzibar is where fans go to honor him.
Seeing Philadelphia From Above at the Top of City Hall Tower
Visitors to Philadelphia can take an elevator to the top of City Hall for views of the city from 548 feet up.
Quirky Attraction: The Sinking Bell Tower of Laoag, Philippines
A surviving 17th-century bell tower in Laoag, Philippines continues to sink into its sandy base at the rate of one inch per year.
A Visit to Alberta’s Fascinating Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta, Canada is one of the most well-preserved buffalo jumps in North America. Here’s what you will see if you give the site a visit.
Experiencing American History Up Close at Pearl Harbor
Learn about history and see submarines and missiles from World War II history up close at the Pearl Harbor historic site.
Quirky Attraction: Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
At the Ernest Hemingway Home, guests can see the author’s old house, as well as a gang of 53 six-toed cats.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Road trip through Canadian prairies and national parks!
I spent the past two months seeing tons of wildlife while visiting seven national parks, six states, and four provinces.
Delving into the history of Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas
Discover history to go with the beauty of Garden Key in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Taking in the sights at Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle is one of the top attractions in Mexico City, and for good reason.