Places Cowshow Wants to Go

The most peaceful "country" in the Middle East.

This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.

The tragic heiress Barbara Woolworth Hutton built her seventh husband this Japanese-inspired palace in Mexico.

A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.

In a country where driving from one town to another is literally impossible, this small stretch of gravel is a remarkable feat.

This double-arched masonry highway bridge is the only structure of its kind in Minnesota.

This may be the last of London's wooden pavements, which were once a common sight in the city.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

A unique urban square characterized by raw concrete structures and bold geometric forms.

An ingenious solution to a tricky engineering problem, this spiraling bridge takes drivers for a dizzying spin.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

Artistic Oasis in Industrial Ballard.

Seattle’s Whimsical Mural Master.

This jazz venue welcomes performers nightly and students daily.

Offering an enjoyable alternative to the standard hellacious post office trip.

The skyline of Montreal includes the silhouette of an unexpected fruit-shaped Canadian staple.

One of only two remaining Victorian-era greenhouses in New York.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

The "plyscraper" is the world's tallest building made predominantly out of wood.

This research hub in the Amazon Rainforest is perched amid one of the world's most biologically diverse landscapes.

A unique botanical garden housed in three giant geodesic domes.

A centuries-old pine tree is growing through the floor and roof of this building.

From dragonfruit to mangoes to durian this Thailand resort allows guests to stay inside all manner of giant fruit.

The elevator hidden in a smokestack on Roosevelt's yacht now serves as a monument to the former president.