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Las Vegas, Nevada

Caesars Palace Spiral Escalators

This Las Vegas casino boasts one of only three spiral escalators in the United States—an engineering wonder.
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Speculator, New York

Pig Rock

Surprising rock art on the Adirondack Scenic Byway.
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Oaxaca, Mexico

Parque Los Conos

Abandoned pieces of Mexico’s agricultural industry are the centerpiece of this park.
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Hokuto, Japan

Nakamura Keith Haring Collection

The only museum dedicated to the American street artist is in rural Japan.
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Eide, Norway

Norway’s Largest Stone

This 65,000-ton glacial boulder stands as a striking natural monument.
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Toyooka, Japan

Genbudo Park

A dramatic landscape of ancient lava, carved into hexagonal columns by nature itself.
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Birmingham, Michigan

Hunter House Hamburgers

Classic burger joint that’s been serving up sliders since 1952.
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Vilnius, Lithuania

Jesus Backpacker

A unique, playful portrayal of Jesus as a backpacking traveler.
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Hann. Münden, Germany

Dr. Wolf’s Wunderkammer

This cabinet of curiosities contains many special and fantastical objects from around the world.
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Toledo, Iowa

Butter Cow Statue

Bronze sculpture paying homage to Norma “Duffy” Lyon, famous for creating a life-size cow made of butter at the state fair.
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Stonehaven, Scotland

Stonehaven Boardwalk Sculptures

A series of mysterious metal artwork adorn this harbor walkway.
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Kandapola, Sri Lanka

Heritance Tea Factory

This 19th-century tea factory turned hotel showcases restored machinery from the era.
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Hokuto, Japan

Yamataka Jindai Zakura

One of Japan’s oldest and largest cherry trees is said to have been planted by an ancient, heroic prince.
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Loja, Ecuador

Ñaño Casa Museo

Using primarily recycled materials, artists transformed this house into a colorful piece of art.
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Nordkapp, Norway

Honningsvåg Bamse Statue

This beloved wartime mascot has been honored with not just one, but two statues.
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Seaside, Oregon

The Lewis and Clark Salt Works

Right here, members of the Lewis and Clark expedition boiled ocean water to make salt.
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Surrey, England

Reigate Tunnel

First road tunnel in England.
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Chiayi City, Taiwan

Manneken Pis of Taiwan

A replica of Brussels’ Manneken Pis has stood in Taiwan since 1934.
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