Ironically this massive termite is the mascot for a company that is acclaimed for killing his kind.

Three and a half miles of cliffs, rocky beaches, Gilded Age mansions and 40 Steps to nowhere in particular.

The oldest still-operating tavern in the United States was once owned by a pirate.

An Egyptian-revival style film house in Boise, Idaho.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

Despite his legacy of work in Spain, Cuba, and Florida, the larger-than-life writer's grave is a simple affair tucked in an Idaho cemetery.

This independent library is rooted in community service and lifelong learning.

Yup, that's where the name came from.

Where animatronic singing fish go to retire.

The world's first time capsule lies behind a welded steel door in Atlanta.

The North Carolina grounds are leased in perpetuity to the British Commonwealth for as long as the WWII sailors are buried there.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

The tabby ruin is Savannah’s oldest surviving structure.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.

Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

This former New Jersey bus now exists as a public art exhibit.