Austin, Texas
Frost Bank Tower
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
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Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.
St. Petersburg, Florida
The first custom-designed building to showcase the works of Dale Chihuly is a wonderland of glass and light.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.
Bethany Beach, Delaware
This monumental sculpture that welcomes visitors to Bethany Beach is a tribute to a regional Nanticoke Indian Tribe leader.
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
The taxidermy remains of the most popular pony in children's literature.
Forks, Washington
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
Goodland, Kansas
Massive still life just off the highway in Kansas.
Kansas City, Kansas
Why settle for barbecue chips when you can get actual barbecue?
Topeka, Kansas
A rainbow-colored house promotes LGBTQ rights across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church.
Topeka, Kansas
Journey up the capitol building's cupola for an amazing view of Topeka.
Palatka, Florida
Public works and national defense project meant to carve a canal all the way across the state of Florida.
Tucson, Arizona
One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.
Green Valley, Arizona
After a short-lived attempt to bring America in line with the rest of the world, this road was left in metric.
San Francisco, California
This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.
San Francisco, California
A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.
Tillamook, Oregon
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Seattle, Washington
This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.
Victoria, British Columbia
A monument stands at one of the starting lines of the Trans-Canada Highway, formerly the longest uninterrupted highway in the world.
Victoria, British Columbia
This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.
Victoria, British Columbia
The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.
Victoria, British Columbia
Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.