The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.

A natural swimming hole that was once a ceremonial center for Mayan priests.

This incredibly diverse research station is one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world.

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

This multi-story wooden waterpark offers homemade thrills.

A water pumping station disguised as a residential home to assuage concerned neighbors now tricks most passersby.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

This 75-year-old Shakespearean sculpture is painted by a local artist for every season.

Antiques shop filled with all manner of curious collectibles.

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.

This quirky piece of naval artillery has been deafening Canadians for over a century.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

One toy collector's legacy of hundreds of unique items includes the most diverse display of northern indigenous dolls.

A whale of a public art display towers atop Juneau's cruise ship dock.

This golf ball–shaped former desert real estate office now houses a UFO museum.

A collection of old shoes in the middle of nowhere.

This immigrant bridge once spanned the Thames but is now a fixture of an Arizona city.

One of the best-preserved ghost towns in Arizona speaks to the difficulties of establishing mining towns in the 19th century American West.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.