Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth Water Gardens
A modernist landscape of water and sci-fi concrete.
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Fort Worth, Texas
A modernist landscape of water and sci-fi concrete.
New York, New York
Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.
Culver City, California
A museum, art project, and institution that demands we look at the world around us in a strange new way.
Culver City, California
A modern day curiosity cabinet.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Los Angeles, California
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Oslo, Norway
Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Pink, packed sanctuary and home of the world's fullest-time Elvis fanatic.
Dyersville, Iowa
A pop-culture attraction outside of Dyersville, Iowa, hits a home run.
Dyersville, Iowa
The farm toy capital of the world hosts a museum filled with toy tractors dating back to the late 1800s.
Sac City, Iowa
Eight feet in diameter and more than 24 feet around.
West Bend, Iowa
A four story, football field-sized, nine-grotto creation made of shells, minerals, and rare stones.
Audubon, Iowa
The World's Largest Bull.
Clear Lake, Iowa
A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.
Britt, Iowa
An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Freeport, Illinois
A mini Wrigley Field for mini baseball players.
Riverside, Iowa
A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
Lynchburg, Tennessee
All you ever needed or wanted to know about America's favorite whiskey, but not a drop to drink.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A rusted metal giant pays tribute to Birmingham’s industrial past.
Huntsville, Alabama
Bananas are often left for the first monkey America ever recovered alive after being launched into space.