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Horseshoe Bend at sunset. The hairpin turn taken by the Colorado River in Arizona's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is close to Lake Powell and Page, AZ.

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona - Unique Places around the World

With over a million visitors per year, the amazing rock formations and variety of animals and plants make this a must-see destination.

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The Fairy Pools, with the mountains of Gen Brittle in the background, on the Scottish Isle of Skye.

Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland - Unique Places around the World

This place is akin to a scene out of a fanatasy novel.

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Entrance to Fingal's Cave on Staffa Island in the Southern Hebrides of Scotland. Believe it or not, those well-shapen rocks were formed by nature, not man.

Fingal's Cave, Scotland - Unique Places around the World

The cave is known in Gaelic as An Uaimh Bhinn, which means "the cave of melodies" due to the spooky acoustics of the echoes produced therein.

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The setting of the autumn sun along Colorado's Trail Ridge Road, where the semi-arid foothills rapidly give way to the heights of the Rocky Mountains.

Trail Ridge Road, Colorado - Unique Places around the World

These beautiful mountainsides are easily accessible by car, making them a great option for travelers on road trips.

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Mounds of salt piled up at Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia – The Largest Salt Flat on the Planet

The largest salt flat on the planet also hosts other interesting sights, such as a breeding ground for pink flamingos.

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Protected Grizzly bears are among the West Yellowstone Discovery Center's biggest draws.

Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, Montana - Unique Places around the World

Kept alive largely through visitors and donations, this locale is both a tourist attraction and a sanctuary for needy wolves and grizzly bears.

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Rocky water flows and glacial lakes are among the biggest draws to Romania's Retezat National Park.

Retezat National Park, Romania - Unique Places around the World

Located in western Transylvania, Romania's first official national park is also one of its most beautiful.

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The summit of Mount Roraima, as seen from the Venezuelan side.

Mount Roraima - Unique Places around the World

Located between the borders of three different countries of South America, reaching this summit involves a long, but worthy, hike.

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Sinkholes are usually located on top of flat mountains called tepuis with a height of 300 to 2,350 metres.

The Sarisariñama Sinkholes, Venezuela - Unique Places around the World

The most distinctive and well known geological features of Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park are its sinkholes.

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Built in 1791, today the the light and fog signals at Portland Head are maintained by the US Coast Guard, while the site is owned by the Town of Cape Elizabeth.

Portland Head Light, Maine - Unique Landmarks around the World

Attracting nearly one million tourists yearly, Maine's historical lighthouse was commissioned by George Washington back in 1787.

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Mauna Kea is one of the most important land-based astronomy sites in the world.

Mauna Kea Observatories, Hawaii - Unique Places around the World

The world's largest observatory for optical, infrared, and submillimeter astronomy is on top of summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii

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Beach-goers flock to the seemingly endless beaches of Praia do Cassino, which stretches along the coast of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Praia do Cassino Beach, Brazil - Unique Places around the World

At over 150 miles in length, Praia do Cassino Beach, Brazil is the longest beach in the entire world.

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Birdwatching, such as that of the Great Blue Herons commonly seen on its sand dunes, is one of the biggest natural draws to Padre Island National Seashore.

Padre Island National Seashore, Texas - Unique Places around the World

Located in Texas, Padre Island's water is from the Gulf of Mexico so it’s a place where the water is warm enough for swimming nearly all year round.

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The characteristically firmly packed sands of Washington state's Long Beach, along the U.S. Northwest's Pacific Coast.

Long Beach, Washington - Unique Places Around the World

With a small town atmosphere, yet not too far from the metropolises of Seatlle or Portland, this Pacific Northwest locale will make any beach lover's dreams come true.

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Muizenberg is famous for its rows of colorful beachside huts, with surfers in the background. The area is one of the most popular surfing venues in South Africa.

Muizenberg, South Africa - Unique Places around the World

Muizenberg is currently home to a large surfing community and a popular beach destination for south african tourists

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The Winchester Mystery House as seen from its exterior, with the real mystery lying within.

Winchester Mystery House, California - Unique Places around the World

Perhaps among the eerier destinations for one's next vacation, this mansion was built like an erratic maze in order to accommodate the spirits said to be living within it.

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Many experts consider Romania's Corvin Castle, with its iconic Transylvanian architecture, to be the most well-kept medieval structure in southeastern Europe.

Corvin Castle, Romania - Unique Places around the World

This creepy Gothic castle, with its drawbridge over a rushing river, is one of the most beautiful castles in Romania

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Boats and local tree life surrounding the quiet secret of Bangladesh's Inani Beach.

Inani Beach, Bangladesh - Unique Places around the World

Part of the incredibly large Cox's Bazar, this beach is a testament to the unknown beauty of Bangladesh's bourgeoning tourism industry.

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The Hungarian Parliament Building as seen from across the Danube river on the Buda side of the city.

Hungarian National Parliament - Unique Places around the World

Inaugurated just in time to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian state, Budapest's parliament building carries incredible significance for the country.

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