Las Vegas, Nevada
Bellagio Patisserie Chocolate Fountain
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Yallabatharra, Australia
A micronation of epic proportions.
Höganäs, Sweden
Micro-nation based around a nine-story high illegally built tower.
Birobidzhan, Russia
Fascinating early attempt at a Jewish autonomous settlement.
Dayton, Nevada
The smallest country in the world.
Rough and Ready, California
The first U.S. town to secede from the Union, only to vote themselves right back in.
Merkinė, Lithuania
Once known throughout Europe, this tiny and unusually progressive 18th century micro-nation within Lithuania now lies in ruins.
Wendover, Utah
A proto micro-nation sometimes populated by artists, surrounded on all sides by a Utah most barren.
Funchal, Portugal
A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.
Hualqui, Chile
Despite being of the most short-lived republics in history, this small Chilean town won’t forget its two days of independence.
Malakwa, British Columbia
An old world fairytale-land with over 350 fairy folk figurines hidden amongst 800 year old cedars.
Nice, France
This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
This museum dedicated to an oft-overlooked support industry features a surprisingly moving brass diorama of a man being saved from a sinking car.
Melbourne, Australia
This modern pedestrian bridge on the Yarra River was modeled after an Aboriginal fish trap.
Melbourne, Australia
Putt your way around Australia in a black light environment.
Des Plaines, Illinois
This historic store hides a museum exhibiting a shoe-sizing x-ray machine and a pair of kicks that once belonged to the world's tallest man.
Palatine, Illinois
Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.
Frankenmuth, Michigan
World's largest Christmas store.
La Paz, Bolivia
Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.
Lexington, Kentucky
Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.
Lexington, Kentucky
A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.
Lexington, Kentucky
Outstanding collection of 19th century medical instruments includes a life-size figure cast from as many as 200 cadavers.
Lexington, Kentucky
Three courses accompanied by Christian rock.
Vernon Hills, Illinois
The study has wall paneling from a 17th century ship.