Portland, Oregon
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Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.
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Portland, Oregon
Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.
Portland, Oregon
Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
A tiny monument to the classic American candy.
Boston, Massachusetts
An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.
Homewood, Illinois
The NBA player's elaborate former home is now a ghost of its old glory.
Chicago, Illinois
The site of the first couple's first kiss is commemorated by the most adorable presidential monument ever.
Zagreb, Croatia
This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.
Seattle, Washington
Pause for an afternoon fika with sublime Scandinavian cakes and pastries.
Chicago, Illinois
This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.
Portland, Oregon
Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Chicago, Illinois
Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.
Chicago, Illinois
Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Zagreb, Croatia
A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.
Portland, Oregon
Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.
Portland, Oregon
The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.
Portland, Oregon
No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.
Portland, Oregon
On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.
Portland, Oregon
The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.
Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.