Santa Rosa, California
Great West End Regatta
Hand-powered race of alternative forms of transportation.
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Santa Rosa, California
Hand-powered race of alternative forms of transportation.
Faro, Portugal
This small chapel is built of human bones and decorated with a golden skeleton.
Empire, Nevada
The Wonder Road aka Doobie Lane, a mile-long strip of dirt road filled with folk art.
Reno, Nevada
The only surviving prototype of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary car.
Triora, Italy
The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."
Colma, California
This odd little museum holds exhibits on everything from blacksmith equipment to hair jewelry.
Three Rivers, California
Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.
Tokyo, Japan
A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.
New York, New York
Reverend Jen's unique museum/living room showcases her troll collection.
Crestline, California
This temple, built by an eccentric religious leader before his death, sits guarded and in ruins.
Alcobaça, Portugal
The corpse bride of Portugal.
Lisbon, Portugal
Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.
Sintra, Portugal
This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.
Colares, Portugal
The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
San Antonio, Texas
This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.
New York, New York
This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.
Ukiah, California
One of only five observatories in the world built to measure the Earth's wobble.
Sacramento, California
Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
São Paulo, Brazil
The crypts are so large they're basically their own underground church.
New York, New York
The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.
Hitachinaka, Japan
Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.
Odawara, Japan
Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.
Tokyo, Japan
A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.
Barcelona, Spain
A fantastic Christmas tradition where defecation meets the manger.