Manitou Springs, Colorado
Miramont Castle Museum
This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.
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Manitou Springs, Colorado
This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.
Green Valley, Arizona
After a short-lived attempt to bring America in line with the rest of the world, this road was left in metric.
Tucson, Arizona
This iconic 1958 tower welcomes air travelers to Tucson with neon-lit letters and architectural style.
Encinitas, California
These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.
San Diego, California
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
San Diego, California
In September 1974, a small group of athletes completed the first modern triathlon event in San Diego's Mission Bay.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
Anaheim, California
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.
Anaheim, California
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Tokyo, Japan
After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.
Osaka, Japan
Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.
Osaka, Japan
A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.
Sirang-ri, South Korea
One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.
Fukuoka, Japan
It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.
Seoul, South Korea
Booksellers and public artworks fill this vibrant promenade along the disused railroad tracks.
Itaewon-ro, South Korea
Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.
Seoul, South Korea
The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.
Orlando, Florida
Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.
Joshua Tree, California
Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."
Newberry Springs, California
The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Yermo, California
A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.
Edwards Air Force Base, California
Etched into a dry lake bed, this massive directional indicator is accurate without magnets.
Edwards Air Force Base, California
These colossal desert barcodes have been fine-tuning spy satellites for decades.
Anaheim, California
The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.