A shrine to the royal lord of all cacti.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

Opulent downtown movie theater now houses cars as an indoor parking garage.

The scene of a legendary hunt is displayed on this building's facade.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.

A towering tribute to decisiveness stands on the spot where Brigham Young and his followers decided that this must be the place.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

Dating back to the second century, vestiges of prehispanic mural paintings are found in this underground palace.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

Yo, Adrian!

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.