Chichen Itza, Mexico
Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chich'en Itza
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
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Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Inyo County, California
"Only the devil could play golf here."
Avalon, California
Chewing gum tycoon's memorial lies perched over wife's botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Savannah, Georgia
This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.
Los Angeles, California
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Corolla, North Carolina
Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.
Belhaven, North Carolina
A monument to the sheer amount of oddities one can collect over a lifetime.
Bird Island, North Carolina
A mailbox that saved a nature reserve.
Culver City, California
A modern day curiosity cabinet.
Beech Mountain, North Carolina
A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.
Los Angeles, California
Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.
Los Angeles, California
Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.
Los Angeles, California
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Los Angeles, California
Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.
Taos, New Mexico
A multi-storied adobe complex has been inhabited for more than a thousand years.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Government Camp, Oregon
Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.
Glendale Springs, North Carolina
Rural churches in the middle of nowhere with religious frescoes by famous artist.
Prospect Hill, North Carolina
A retired tobacco farmer's pet project turned into a sturdy miniature city.
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
The uniquely-designed winter home and sculpture studio of Anna and Archer Huntington.
Hamer, South Carolina
I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.
Wilson, North Carolina
A piece of outsider public art accompanied by a strange urban legend.