Albuquerque, New Mexico
Historic Microsoft Headquarters Plaque
One of the world’s most powerful corporations was established on a random Albuquerque street corner.
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
One of the world’s most powerful corporations was established on a random Albuquerque street corner.
Burbank, California
This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.
Kamakura, Japan
Home to 800-year-old zen basin, a 400-year-old pilgrim’s path, and a century-old industrial grotto.
Takoma Park, Maryland
An old pay phone rewired to play local bird calls and songs at the press of a button.
Maldon, England
This statue commemorates one of medieval England’s most courageous heroes.
Brunswick, Germany
A purr-fectly spirited bronze celebration of local street felines through history.
Wellington, New Zealand
These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.
Tampa, Florida
Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.
Plant City, Florida
Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.
Nacka, Sweden
A sculpture of a woman so beautiful she got arrested for it.
Valletta, Malta
After 400 years of being closed to the public, this monastery's underground tunnels and secret garden are now a museum.
Al Ayn, Oman
The best-preserved beehive tombs in Oman with spectacular backdrop.
Washington, D.C.
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Vodnjan, Croatia
Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.
Joshua Tree, California
Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.
New York, New York
In 1986, Keith Haring was arrested for painting this anti-drug mural on a Harlem handball court.
Chicago, Illinois
The rodent-shaped sidewalk imprint that earned worldwide media attention.
Kamakura, Japan
A mountaintop shrine-temple guarded by a horde of half-demon priests.
Cascade, Colorado
This vintage theme park is peak Christmas kitsch—and it's open all summer.
Jankowo, Poland
A Bauhaus co-founder designed this quirky, abandoned granary.
Turin, Italy
This sinister Baroque entryway could lead you to a terrible fate.
Kyoto, Japan
Model trains whizz around an extensive room-sized diorama of Kyoto City.
Mottisfont, England
Lurking among the classical architecture, rose gardens, and art of this historic country house—a crocodile in a bathtub.
Mumbai, India
A gigantic shoe, inspired by a nursery rhyme, sits in a park atop Mumbai’s Malabar Hill.