Used a backdrop for weddings, the Loretto Chapel is one of Santa Fe's oldest and most dear attractions. Formerly a Roman Catholic church, it now serves as a museum and wedding venue. Perhaps beyond its grand beauty and elegance, Loretto Chapel's continued allure lies in its mysterious spiral staircase. Both the identity of its builder and the stunning physics of its construction - there were no supports holding it as it spirals into the choir loft - remain a mystery. Legend says that St. Joseph himself made it, as the man who did build the staircase disappeared before the nuns were able to pay him, and the wood used was not native to the area. It is a stunning salute to the science of physics and the hearts of believers.

It almost feels as though your heart stops for the brief second in which you glance upon Emerald Bay for the first time: the beauty and grandeur are second to none on the planet. This National Natural Landmark is one of Lake Tahoe's main attractions, glittering the sunlight off pristine waters and breaking breezes through the trees lining the bay. It truly just needs to be visited.

Run by a family of actors and directors of Bollywood movies, Prithvi Theatre was founded in 1942 and offers shows all year round, 6 days a week, to this day. The facility houses a bookshop selling theatre-related books and DVDs, as well as an open-air café surrounded by bamboo.