Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.

South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.

A thriving artist's wonderland located just 6 kilometers from Korea's DMZ.

A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation.

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.

Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.