Fairbanks, Alaska
'Polaris'
The sculpture's largest spire points directly toward the North Star.
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Fairbanks, Alaska
The sculpture's largest spire points directly toward the North Star.
Zagreb, Croatia
This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.
Marshall Islands
A war relic that has sat undisturbed since it crash-landed near Arno Atoll.
Keswick, Australia
Dine aboard the historic Ghan train while retracing early explorers' journey through the Outback.
Wailea-Makena, Hawaii
A cooled lava flow from the Haleakalā volcano formed these surreal-looking columnar basalt structures.
Stoumont, Belgium
An early 20th-century sanatorium, long abandoned and now being reclaimed by nature.
Provins, France
An atmospheric, medieval-themed book store hides in a 13th-century underground space.
Sachsenheim, Germany
A tiny, intricate model railway system.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
London, England
Behind one of the world's most impenetrable vaults is a massive collection of retail silver.
North Berwick, Scotland
The ruins of the second of three churches dedicated to the saint in a touristic Scottish town.
Sæby, Denmark
Residents of this seaside village are building a miniature 1:10 scale version of their historic town.
Kyiv, Ukraine
This underground transport hub doubles as an art gallery.
Washington, D.C.
A public art jibe at one of the United States’ oldest and longest-serving senators.
Sandy Hook, Mississippi
One of the few existing, fully functional Showbiz Pizza animatronic shows.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
This hidden museum examines the complex history of the country's law enforcement.
Veracruz, Mexico
A coastal monument honors one of Mexico's most notable immigrant groups.
Mexico City, Mexico
This tiny, tucked-away eatery reflects the history of Mexico's Lebanese immigrants.
Birmingham, Alabama
This little-known memorial honors those who have donated their bodies to medical training.
Oulu, Finland
An incredibly durable timepiece glows beneath shoppers' feet.
Tapijulapa, Mexico
Trek through the jungle on a boat and a swinging bridge and you'll be rewarded with these refreshing, if pungent, mineral pools.
San Martín Tilcajete, Mexico
This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.
Los Angeles, California
Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.