Madrid, Spain
El Oso y el Madroño (The Bear and the Strawberry Tree)
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
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Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Madrid, New Mexico
A ghost town revived by hippies and wanderers throws its own special brand of holiday parade.
Cataño, Puerto Rico
The bat-covered home of one of the world's most popular brands of rum is located on a tropical Art Deco campus.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
University City, Missouri
A commemoration of over 150 of St. Louis's favorite sons and daughters.
St. Louis, Missouri
The oldest soda fountain in St. Louis has been serving up treats for more than a century.
Buford, Wyoming
One of the smallest towns in the United States.
Laramie, Wyoming
The high point on the 16th president's eponymous roadway is marked by a massive version of his head.
Laramie, Wyoming
It is the only marker for one of the most famous hate crimes in American history. There are no other memorials for him in the entire state.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The only natural lake in the world that drains into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Marblemount, Washington
This sci-fi gazebo located in a Washington power town is made from old bits of industrial electrical equipment.
Arlington, Washington
At a rest stop north of Seattle, the trunk of an ancient tree.
Everett, Washington
This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.
Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Friday Harbor, Washington
Orcas on display and in the water.