Santa Fe, New Mexico
La Conquistadora, Our Lady of Conquering Love
A small side chapel in Santa Fe's basilica is home to the oldest statute of the Virgin Mary in North America.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
A small side chapel in Santa Fe's basilica is home to the oldest statute of the Virgin Mary in North America.
Richmond, California
A porcelain company's former dumping ground, completely covered in pieces of collectible ceramics.
Detroit, Michigan
Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.
Detroit, Michigan
To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.
Detroit, Michigan
The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.
Detroit, Michigan
One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.
Oakland, California
Spiral labyrinth hidden in the hills above Oakland, CA.
New York, New York
An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.
Dover, Delaware
The Dover International Speedway is home to a towering, concrete-skinned, racecar-hungry behemoth.
Margate City, New Jersey
Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."
Boulder, Colorado
This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.
Alameda, California
Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.
Waterbury, Vermont
The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.
Incline Village, Nevada
This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).
Sutter, California
Rising out of miles of farmland, these buttes are sometimes called the world's smallest mountain range.
Pacific Grove, California
Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.
Pismo Beach, California
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
Los Angeles, California
An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The sounds of the world's largest fully functioning pipe organ dazzle shoppers at a Philadelphia Macy's.
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Frank Lloyd Wright built this suburban synagogue late in life, but it stands among his most iconic masterpieces.
San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.
Vernazza, Italy
Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This little-known collection holds everything from "Dracula" notes, to the manuscript of "Ulysses," to the forged works of Shakespeare.
Brooklyn, New York
A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.