Established in 1854 to service the California gold rush gold mines, the San Francisco U.S. Mint produced coins for circulation and commemorative medals for years.
Jiuzhaigou, also known as Jiuzhai Valley, is a national park located in the northern part of Sichuan province in China.
The Grand Canyon is known for its stunning views and unique geology, with layers of rock and sediment that reveal the Earth’s history.
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, comprising more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands that stretch for over 1,400 miles.
The Dead Sea is a salt lake located in the Jordan Rift Valley, between Israel and Jordan. It is the lowest point on land on Earth, with a surface elevation of about 1,412 feet below sea level.
Palmyra is an ancient city located in modern-day Syria, in the Syrian Desert. Palmyra was a key city on the Silk Road, and was a major center of trade in the ancient world.
It was owned by African American entrepreneur A.G. Gaston and served as a hub for the civil rights movement in the 1960s.