Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cathedral of Learning
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Master of Magnetism dominates the walls of a scrap metal yard to keep graffiti artists at bay.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Playful installation outside a Pittsburgh art gallery might feature the world's longest historic-plaque text.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This church in Pittsburgh is home to the largest collection of religious relics in North America.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This restaurant offers a side of antiques, curios, and a bathroom chock full of owls.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A Gothic gym and community space that encourages fitness for misfits.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A beautiful oddities shop crammed with strange and morbid curiosities.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The residents of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe live without much fanfare within the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Despite being stolen multiple times, this civic electrician's street corner Snoopy won't be stopped.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Meet your friends, marry your true love, or tell your enemies to kiss your butt under this historic Pittsburgh timepiece.
Hartsville, South Carolina
The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.
Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.
Honeoye Falls, New York
An unassuming nature trail winds through dozens of tiny houses built for the wee people.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A snapshot of Scottish folklore and magical heritage.
Hawkinsville, Georgia
Beneath the surface, something slithers. And if you find it, prepare to be slimed and glowing.
Borås, Sweden
These miniature works of art are hiding in plain sight on buildings around the city.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.
Grapevine, Texas
Fall through a crack in the seams of reality at this immersive art installation.
Phoenix, Arizona
This mural of the late David Bowie features eight colorful panels showcasing Bowie’s various alter egos.
Phoenix, Arizona
The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.
Burnsville, North Carolina
A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.
Morganton, North Carolina
An eclectic store sells obscure vinyl recordings of Charles Manson and Jim Jones, along with many other oddities.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
A library of poems cascade off the branches of this unsuspecting tree.