Stockholm, Sweden
'Svampen'
A concrete mushroom that divided Stockholm residents for nearly a century.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Stockholm, Sweden
Birthplace of the Stockholm Syndrome
Now a hotel, this former bank was the site of a robbery that spawned a psychological phenomenon.
Kealakekua, Hawaii
Captain Cook Monument
A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.
Columbus, Ohio
Gavel Sculpture
Just outside the Ohio Supreme Court sits a testament to justice.
Columbus, Ohio
'As We Are'
Known locally as "the giant head," this 14-foot LED sculpture has a photo booth in the neck where you can have a 3D picture taken and displayed.
Columbus, Ohio
Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue
A bronze of the man in all his sinewy glory celebrates his longtime connection to the Ohio city.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
North Shore Dance Paving Stones
Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Walnut Street Bridge
Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Ruby Falls
The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Rock City
A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.
Summerville, Georgia
Howard Finster's Paradise Gardens
This "Plant Farm Museum" is home to the divinely inspired and visionary outsider artwork of Reverend Howard Finster.
Marietta, Georgia
Sope Creek Paper Mill Ruins
The ruins of a paper mill destroyed during the Civil War still tower over a tributary of the Chattahoochee River.
Atlanta, Georgia
Folk Art Park
A psychedelic tribute to one of Georgia's most unique artistic visionaries, out of place and time in the heart of Atlanta.
San Francisco, California
The Tonga Room
Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.
Los Angeles, California
The Tonga Hut
Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.
Vancouver, British Columbia
The Shameful Tiki Room
A high point in Vancouver kitsch.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Frankie's Tiki Room
The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.
Atlanta, Georgia
Junkman's Daughter
This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.
Atlanta, Georgia
The Elvis Shrine Vault
An old bank vault in Atlanta is now the eternal shrine to the King of Rock and Roll.
Atlanta, Georgia
Conjoined Calves of the Georgia State Capitol
A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.
Atlanta, Georgia
Oakland Cemetery
Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.
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Atlanta, Georgia
'Autoeater'
In Midtown Atlanta, tons of marble appears to be devouring a Fiat Panda at this unique art installation.
Marietta, Georgia
Big Chicken
This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.
