Pioneertown, California
Pioneertown
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
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Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Singapore
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Denver, Colorado
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Singapore
The busy transport hub is home to the tallest airport slide in the world.
Singapore
Watch butterflies take flight before you fly.
Queens, New York
This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.
Bran, Romania
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Sinaia, Romania
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Bucharest, Romania
This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.
Bucharest, Romania
Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.
Bucharest, Romania
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Bucharest, Romania
This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
New York, New York
This nearly invisible wire transforms much of the city into one big, symbolic home on the holy day.
New York, New York
Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.
New York, New York
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
New York, New York
A staggering collection of photographs depicting medical, social, and historical change.
New York, New York
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.