Houston, Texas
Smither Park
A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.
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Houston, Texas
A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.
Houston, Texas
One man's homage to the orange as realized through a long-term folk art labor of love.
Salem, Massachusetts
One man’s hobby is another man’s world of metal wonders.
Salem, Massachusetts
The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
Salem, Massachusetts
Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Salem, Massachusetts
Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.
Fort Kent, Maine
A monument marks the beginning of the longest north-south road in the United States.
Québec City, Québec
This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.
Québec City, Québec
A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.
Lansdowne, Ontario
This observation tower is a longstanding, 1960s landmark in the Thousand Islands region of Canada.
Ottawa, Ontario
Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.
Ottawa, Ontario
The mastermind behind this palatial hotel perished on the Titanic weeks before its grand opening.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.
Buffalo, New York
The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Home to vintage vehicles and local artifacts, this museum also houses a rare taxidermy specimen.
Dawson Creek, British Columbia
The arch marks the beginning of the road for northbound travelers.
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Cascading outward, this waterfall creates the appearance of a flowing veil.
Jasper, Alberta
This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Every fall this lake mysteriously drains, like a bathtub with the plug pulled out.
Field, British Columbia
In 1909, the steepest and most difficult piece of track on the Canadian Pacific Railway was replaced with a series of spiralling tunnels cut into the mountains.
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.
Banff, Alberta
Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.