Places Edited by Daniel McDermon

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

In Hong Kong, a fairytale flower tunnel is hidden within the gardens of a public housing complex.

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

This wooded grove of beautiful hand-built stone grottos is a hidden gem within a shuttered Franciscan monastery.

An unexpected but incredible collection of wildlife dioramas spanning rainforests, swamps, forests, and plains.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

This remarkably intact, 260-year-old cargo ship is only visible at the lowest of spring tides.

A giant doughnut was given to the small New Zealand town of Springfield to promote "The Simpsons Movie."

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

This meticulously extracted nervous system allegedly came from a 19th-century custodian who donated her body to science.

A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.

This narrow canyon has been carved by the river over thousands of years into spectacular and curious forms.

The hottest, driest, and most scenic desert on Earth.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

A secret fresh water spring for animals and humans alike hidden along the most famous road in the United States.

Locals perched on icy thrones brave frigid temperatures during this bizarre winter tradition.

This waterfront museum in Maine is dedicated to the history of the smoked-herring trade.

Folklore says this medieval fortress was plopped atop a portal to hell to trap the demons below.

This unusually circular centenarian barn became a Route 66 icon.