This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

This peaceful Massachusetts graveyard was one of the first "garden-style" cemeteries in America.

Impossibly life-like natural history models created out of glass by a father and son.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

A delightfully quirky blend of oddities spread throughout an old 1920s bank.

A midcentury ranch house hides a literal treasure trove of unique rocks and minerals.

Home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.