Arouca, Portugal
Ponte 516 Arouca
One of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges.
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Arouca, Portugal
One of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges.
Alexandria, Virginia
A massive, majestic mammal watches over pedestrians from his perch atop a former B.P.O.E. lodge.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A group of artists transformed this desolate city alleyway into an outdoor gallery of street art.
New Delhi, India
The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
A melancholy guardian doubles as a judicious godmother to this small town cemetery.
Sappington, Missouri
Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.
Oxon Hill, Maryland
The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.
Xian Shi, China
An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.
Providence, Rhode Island
A giant green dragon crawls down from the roof of the Providence Children's Museum.
Falls Church, Virginia
These figures float and flutter in this fountain crafted by famed Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.
San Jose, California
Eight huge lanterns lining a city street can change color on command.
San Jose, California
It took years to decode its mysterious messages.
Sydney, Australia
An indigenous ethnobotanist runs this brunch spot celebrating Australia’s native flavors.
Lagoa, Portugal
Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.
Smartsville, California
Once the largest town in eastern Yuba County now sits abandoned.
Sylva, North Carolina
Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.
Portland, Maine
The only remaining historic maritime signal station in the United States.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.
Corbin, Kentucky
The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Montrose, Pennsylvania
Visitors to Salt Springs State Park are encouraged to literally put their two cents in Penny Rock.
Decatur, Georgia
A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.
San Jose, California
Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.
Prestonpans, Scotland
Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.