Without the novels of Zane Grey, it is quite possible that Hollywood greats like John Wayne, Shirley Temple, and Randolph Scott would have been lost on the world. Grey’s outstanding Westerns became movies that launched the careers of cinema mainstays, and his novels have been published in over 20 languages, with estimated annual sales between 500,000 and one million copies worldwide. Now his cabin stands as a historical site for visitors. While not everything in the cabin is original, certain pieces allow visitors to visualize Grey’s life in the early 20th century. Find cowboy boots, Grey’s original saddle, a writer’s chair, a cot, and a bear rug.

The Old Toy Museum of Mexico offers a vast, rambling and eclectic collection of toys spanning 4 floors. Everything from Barbie to old, rustic hand-made toys, plus a souvenir shop. The presentation appears random at first, but there is intent behind every composition — to peak your attention, overwhelm with the sheer amount of detail, surprise and pluck at the strings of your nostalgia. It's strange and wonderful and totally worth the admission.

The Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua is a striking old building crafted from white coral, originally erected in 1853. It's well worth a visit, particularly for its intriguing graveyard. In front of the church, you’ll find a monument dedicated to Papeiha, a Polynesian missionary, and the grave of Albert Henry, the first Prime Minister of the independent Cook Islands, complete with a life-size bust.