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A strange and haunting monument of unknown origin in the historic Graceland Cemetery.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

A glimpse into the state's vibrant literary culture along with inspiring stories from an inclusive author community.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

A former electrical substation is now home to an eccentric junk art masterpiece.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Climbing this abandoned railway leads to breathtaking vistas of O‘ahu.

Hiding in plane sight.

On Waikīkī Beach, a monument to four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirits who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawai'i.

Hawai'i's oldest wooden house was shipped around Cape Horn from Boston in 1820.

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.

This hidden labyrinth offers walkers some brief peace of mind.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

This temple is steeped in local folklore involving a teakettle and a raccoon dog.

Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.

Narrow passes cut out of mountains surround the medieval capital of Japan.