Saint Hedwig, Texas
Woman Hollering Creek
A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Cedar Creek, Texas
Ms. Pearl
The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.
Permanently Closed
Austin, Texas
Switched On
A synth musician's paradise at the heart of a community responsible for the soundtrack to 'Stranger Things.'
London, England
Wellington Arch
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
Frankfurt, Germany
Luftbrückendenkmal: Monument to the Berlin Airlift
The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.
Ulm, Germany
Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster)
The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.
Berlin, Germany
Vestiges of the Berlin Wall
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
Houston, Texas
Virtuoso Sculpture
Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.
San Francisco, California
The Tonga Room
Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.
Los Angeles, California
Tiki-Ti
Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.
London, England
The Fourth Plinth
Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.
New York, New York
Scavenger Taxidermy Diorama
This morbid scene depicts the Darwinian drama of death on the African savannah.
New York, New York
African Elephants Diorama
This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.
New York, New York
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman
The mysterious image is believed to show Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, in a beautiful blue dress.
New York, New York
West Terrace at the Cloisters
This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.
New York, New York
Hall of North American Mammals
Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.
New York, New York
The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
New York, New York
Survivor Tree
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Queens, New York
The Noguchi Museum
A self-made museum in Queens, New York continues to display the work of a sculptor known for paving his own way.
New York, New York
Spotlight on Broadway Map
The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.
New York, New York
Grand Central Ceiling Dark Patch
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
New York, New York
Union Square Metronome
The most confusing clock in New York.
New York, New York
Giant Needle and Button
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
New York, New York
New York Marble Cemetery
A hidden "place of interment for gentlemen."
