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A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

This restaurant serves wood-fired fare served in a natural cave with a live spring.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.

A clubhouse for film lovers that turns uncommon cinema into community in East Austin

This museum celebrates dogs through unusual stories from their owners.

One couple’s bespoke castle is one of Pittsburgh's most fashionable dining spots. 

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Well-dressed pickle turned patriotic joint statue in old town Tomball.

Despite changing times, the legendary stage has proved the show must always go on.

The historic tall ship is one of just three of its kind still sailing open waters today.

One man's homage to the orange as realized through a long-term folk art labor of love.

This crumbling UFO is one of only a few remaining "moveable ski chalets" of its kind.

This museum of miniature displays provides a journey through early American history.

Kitschy nautical-themed bar has offered mermaid shows and underwater ballet since 1956.

This historical swimming pool near Miami is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water.

This Ocean Drive crosswalk has been paved in rainbow colors to honor the LGBTQ+ community and the man who brought pastel to Miami Beach.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

A unique local art exhibit that has continued to grow since 1989.

A quiet nook at the top of a little-known hilltop park named after California's first poet laureate.

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.

A life-sized mammoth sculpture marks the spot where the remains of a Columbian mammoth were discovered in 2005.

This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.