Singapore
Mint Museum of Toys
30 years worth of pressed-tin, bakalite, and characters both loved and forgotten.
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Singapore
30 years worth of pressed-tin, bakalite, and characters both loved and forgotten.
Singapore
A Buddhist theme park brings you a Buddhist version of Hell.
South El Monte, California
A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.
Milan, Italy
Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.
Los Angeles, California
Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.
Los Angeles, California
World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.
Pasadena, California
Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.
Pasadena, California
A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.
Monterey, California
The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.
Monterey, California
Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.
Chicago, Illinois
Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.
Garden Grove, California
Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.
Auburn, California
A dentist's hated concrete colossi are now beloved icons of the community.
Folsom, California
This museum looks at the history of one of America's most famous prisons and most beloved albums.
Iceland
Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.
Los Angeles, California
Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.
Los Angeles, California
A multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism.
Seattle, Washington
One of the only cooperatively owned bars in the nation wears its eclectic history on its walls.
Victoria, British Columbia
This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.
Culver City, California
A modern day curiosity cabinet.
Portland, Oregon
The magic's in the hole!