Surrounded by water on three sides, Thor's Well isn't marked. It's located off the coast of Cape Perpetua in Oregon. Its waters rush into what looks like a bottomless hole. Plan to visit an hour or so before high tide for the best view.
Athirappilly Falls, India
Athirappilly Falls is also known as "the Niagara of India". Located in a lush green forest, it falls about 80 feet, and rushes into the Chalakudy River in Kerala. You can take a fairly short hike to the entrance of the waterfall from the main road and will see wildlife, including birds and monkeys, along the way.
Plitvice Waterfalls, Croatia
Located in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park's many waterfalls and cascades flow into a series of mesmerizing, teal-blue lakes. Here, you can hike or use one of the national park's free buses and boats to get around.
Angel Falls, Venezuela
Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall. It cascades more than 3,000 feet from the top of a cliff in remote Canaima National Park, Venezuela. The falls were the inspiration for Paradise Falls in Disney's film "Up."
Erawan Falls, Thailand
Erawan Falls, a seven-tier, emerald-green waterfall, is the most popular attraction in Thailand's Erawan National Park. The top tier of the waterfall is believed to resemble the three-headed white elephant from Hindu mythology, after which the waterfall is named.
Stirling Falls, New Zealand
Stirling Falls is a haunting, desolate waterfall in Milford Sound, a fjord in New Zealand's South Island. Its waters, which plunge some 500 feet, flow from mountain glaciers. You can explore the fjord by boat, kayak or helicopter and you might encounter dolphins.
Waimoku Falls, Hawaii, United States
On Maui's famous Road to Hana, Waimoku Falls is a 400-foot waterfall, located within Haleakala National Park. It flows down a lava rock and into a pool.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Iguazu Falls are found on the border of Brazil and Argentina. The Falls are not very high, but are extremely impressive, with 275 cascades, that form a horseshoe and stretch for 8858 feet.
Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
Kaieteur Falls is found in Guyana. Water falls for 741 feet, then it reaches the first of the many steep cascades.
Yosemite Falls, California, United States
The natural firefall is one of Yosemite's most amazing spectacles. If the conditions are right, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at just the right angle to illuminate its upper reaches, making it glow a fiery orange and red.
Gullfoss, Iceland
Gullfoss is one of Iceland's top attractions, with thundering glacial waters that tumble down multiple levels amid clouds of mist. Gullfoss translates to "golden falls," and the waterfall emits a golden color on a sunny day, often creating rainbows. It's an easy drive to Gullfoss Falls from Rekyjavik and many tour operators offer day trips to the Golden Circle, which includes Thingvellir National Park and Geysir as well.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is located between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River. It is one of the world's widest waterfalls, measuring more than a mile across. It's also one of the most powerful as its noise can be heard for several miles. You can easily drive or walk to the falls. For an even more unique experience, you can swim in Devil's Pool at the top of the waterfall during the dry season, or view the falls from even farther above via helicopter.
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