San Francisco, California
Balmy Alley Murals
Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.
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San Francisco, California
Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
The oldest burial ground in the city, final resting place of city founders, Ohlone natives and murderers alike.
Toronto, Ontario
One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.
Asheville, North Carolina
This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.
Asheville, North Carolina
This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.
Asheville, North Carolina
Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.
Burnsville, North Carolina
The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.
Asheville, North Carolina
The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.
Asheville, North Carolina
A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.
Dublin, Ireland
A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.
Forks, Washington
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The only natural lake in the world that drains into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Three Rivers, California
A 19th-century cabin built into a hollowed-out Sequoia tree.
Boston, Massachusetts
In 1958, an MIT fraternity pledge laid down on this bridge and instituted a new, unique unit of measurement.
Tallinn, Estonia
An underground nightclub helped spark a "Singing Revolution."
Glasgow, Scotland
Hidden on a cobblestone street in Glasgow, a Czech Cajovna-inspired teahouse serves as a hangout for Bohemians.
Lisbon, Portugal
This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.
Salzburg, Austria
A small marionette collection located within the dark cellars of an 11th-century Austrian castle.
Stockholm, Sweden
This stone obelisk is a relic of the 17th-century Swedish mile markers.
Stockholm, Sweden
The three colorful women depict characters from a beloved children's story.
San Francisco, California
San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.
Santa Monica, California
An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.
San Jose, California
Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.
Chicago, Illinois
A shining sculpture made of 3,115 lights, the number of visible stars in the Northern Hemisphere.