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Portland, Oregon
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.
Piazza, Italy
Giardini del Belvedere
Inside this park resides a giant clock tower and ancient sundial that overlook the town below.
Aberdeen, Washington
Kurt Cobain Memorial Park
A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.
Meredith, New Hampshire
Archie Andrews Statue
This smiling statue memorializes local cartoonist Bob Montana and his legendary creation.
Italy
Hermitage of Saint Onuphrius
A two-hour hike in the Orfento Valley leads to the remote ruins.
Brooklyn, New York
Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
This beautiful Brooklyn monument over a crypt memorializes a grim and largely unknown story from the American Revolution.
Atlanta, Georgia
Folk Art Park
A psychedelic tribute to one of Georgia's most unique artistic visionaries, out of place and time in the heart of Atlanta.
Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Ahuehuete Multicentenario
This beloved, centuries-old tree stands at the center of a small park dotted with archaeological artifacts.
Rosemead, California
Savannah Memorial Park
Blink and you may miss this rustic pioneer cemetery.
Los Angeles, California
Nike Missile Control Site LA-96
A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.
Poolesville, Maryland
Seneca Quarry
This ruined quarry once produced the distinctive red sandstone used for construction projects in Washington, D.C.
Nai Mueang, Thailand
Phaya Thaen Public Park
Its tremendous toad is actually a five-story museum and viewing platform.
Brooklyn, New York
Vale of Cashmere
This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.
St-Pie-de-Guire, Québec
Mouvement Essarts
A unique sculpture garden nestled among farm fields.
Montreal, Québec
Canadian Centre for Architecture Sculpture Garden
This hidden park hosts a rogue’s gallery of eccentric architectural obelisks.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Panorâmico de Monsanto
This now abandoned restaurant provides some of the most amazing views of Lisboa.
Brooklyn, New York
John Paul Jones Park's Rodman Gun
The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.
Montreal, Québec
Wooden Squirrel Carvings
The vaulted ceiling is home to a scurry of “squirrelgoyles.”
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