Public

An unexpected public exhibit showcases the diversity of Dutch street posts.

These gardens whisk you away to Japan and Morocco—without leaving Bordeaux.

Where two rivers meet—but don’t mix.

A hidden oasis just north of Chicago's Chinatown.

At 32 feet long, this swing is big enough for the whole family—and then some.

The playful side of the Columbus community is on full display.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

This royal shrine and cemetery is hidden amidst modern public housing.

This railroad track was so secretive that it was omitted from all maps.

This park's art collection includes a clock made of flowers, siblings in a tree's roots, and a dove made out of weapons.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

This small Spanish village is home to dozens of public paintings meant to trick the eye.

A quiet nook at the top of a little-known hilltop park named after California's first poet laureate.

This petite cutlery factory sits on the foundations of a defunct gasworks.

Staten Island's original central park is the former home of the city water supply as well as thousands of immigrant graves.

Long before wi-fi, this public seat provided the wonder of being online while outdoors.