Seattle, Washington
Nutcracker House
Old 'Nutcracker' sculptures from 'Where the Wild Things Are' author found new life as a seasonal attraction.
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Seattle, Washington
Old 'Nutcracker' sculptures from 'Where the Wild Things Are' author found new life as a seasonal attraction.
Paris, France
A giant silver apple a day keeps the perils of capitalism away.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
A charming monument to a very special dog.
Belgrade, Minnesota
This Minnesota town celebrated the state's 100-year anniversary by creating a massive ode to nature's smartest bird.
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.
Traverse City, Michigan
An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.
Fukuoka, Japan
It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.
Osby, Sweden
These massive animal sculptures were constructed as part of a reality TV show challenge.
Yoshkar-Ola, Russia
A smug-looking cat representing an humorous Russian expletive.
St Dogmaels, Wales
A wooden statue of a mermaid commemorates one fisherman's generosity.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Dedicated to a local cow who escaped a slaughterhouse and became an international symbol of peace.
Canadian, Texas
Iconic figures in concrete and steel in the High Plains of Texas.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.
Canillo, Andorra
Defy gravity at this fascinating Pyrenees overlook platform.
Wolcott, New York
This elegant structure at the heart of a Finger Lakes town was originally a drinking fountain.
Riverside, California
A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.
Wellington, New Zealand
One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nicknamed the 'Minnehaha Bunny,' this bronze sculpture is nine feet long and weighs 1,500 pounds.
Manado, Indonesia
A massive statue depicts Jesus as if he's about to take off in flight.
Keystone, South Dakota
This towering wooden Sasquatch was carved with a chainsaw.
Bolton, North Carolina
Hundreds of fiberglass structures line the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.
Steele, North Dakota
The metal bird, nicknamed "Sandy," stands nearly 40 feet tall and is an homage to the birds that migrate through North Dakota every year.