Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

A classic gold rush hotel can be expected to pick up some ghosts along the way, and the Golden North is no exception.

A monument commemorating the role of Alaska's native Tlingit guides in the Klondike Gold Rush.

The facade of this relic from the Klondike gold rush is decorated with over 8,800 pieces of driftwood.

Often mistaken for an office building, inside this venue is an amazing collection of Native Alaskan art.

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.

A whale of a public art display towers atop Juneau's cruise ship dock.

This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.

A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

A trio of colossal statues spread across a Dallas neighborhood chart the emergence of a giant robot born of a locomotive and spilled gin.

A tribute to one of the most memorable characters from the Transformers movie series.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

A private collection of massive steel monsters guarding a Texas pipe works.

These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

A little bit Wonkatania, a little bit pink elephant.