This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.

This eatery transports diners to a place that no longer exists: East Germany.

Over 315,000 preserved amphibians and reptiles in jars.

The randomness of this wall of lava lamps helps encrypt up to 10 percent of the internet.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

Antiques by the Bay.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

A museum dedicated to the German scientist who revealed the significance of the mysterious Peruvian Nazca Lines.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

This California tree is the single source of the state's entire orange industry.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.