Washington, D.C.
Inside the Capitol Dome
The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.
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Washington, D.C.
The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Antiques shop filled with all manner of curious collectibles.
Munich, Germany
This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.
Munich, Germany
The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.
Las Vegas, Nevada
An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.
Roslin, Scotland
A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.
San Jose, California
This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
Salem, Massachusetts
Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.
Pasadena, California
Home of the "Father of Forestry."
Pasadena, California
A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.
Salt Lake City, Utah
This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.
Moab, Utah
This raised bulls-eye visible from space was the subject of an intense geologic controversy.
Boise, Idaho
A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.
Los Angeles, California
This collector's home is a constant work in progress.
Los Angeles, California
Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.
Los Angeles, California
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Los Angeles, California
A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.
Vienna, Austria
Visiting this café is like visiting the Austrian grandma you wish you had.
Vienna, Austria
A rooftop restaurant hides in plain sight atop Vienna's Palace of Justice.
Vienna, Austria
Giant WWII fortresses that fired 8,000 rounds a minute, now home to thousands of pigeons.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The spectacular history of spectacles on display.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.