Located at the banks of the Terek River, this hotel used as a "base" for the Russian army during the Beslan Hostage Crisis (see Wikipedia entry of the same name).
The WindMill is a Jersey Shore institution that is famous for its foot long hot dogs that are grilled to perfection with a firm casing and juicy center. But their hamburgers and french fries are just as remarkable.
Mitchel Field is a former Army/Air Force base located in the center of Nassau County. This 1,200-acre base was shut down in 1960 and declared surplus property by the U.S.
North Cheyenne Canyon is a jewel in the city parks system of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located a mere 15 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, driving up into this canyon takes you worlds away from the city into a 1,000 foot deep granite canyon and on into the rugged mountains themselves.
Emerald Village mine is home to the North Carolina Mining Museum and Bon Ami mine. Not far off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland, NC it is a wonderful stop for a day of history and trying your hand at mining.
Maui is known for it's fantastic windsurfing beaches, and Ho'okipa Beach is one of the best. Most of the attention is on the windsurfers, but the lookout point above the beach provides splendid views of ocean waves breaking over the rocks and crabs scuttling through the tidal pools below.
Mullins Beach is a popular beach on the West Coast of the Island of Barbados in the Caribbean. It is especially popular with the locals as a great place to relax in the evening.
No matter how many waterfalls you've seen before this one is a gem. Flowing year-round onto deserted pristine California sands, it's one of the most picturesque spots around Big Sur.
Come for the view of the falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, then try the hiking trails among the giant redwood trees across the road.
A beautiful stone beach on the north side of Two Harbors, MN. Its a little off the beaten path, but it provides a great view of the lake.