Ikeda, Japan
Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum
An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.
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Ikeda, Japan
An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Tacoma, Washington
A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Memorializing an American tragedy of massive proportions.
Kerry, Ireland
Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.
Kilkenny, Ireland
These imposing walls and towers look more like the ruins of a fortress than a monastery.
Savannah, Georgia
A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Venice, Italy
Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.
Galway, Ireland
An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.
Oranienburg, Germany
The site of a concentration camp where inmates were made to take part in one of the largest counterfeiting operations in history is now hauntingly empty.
London, England
An incarceration museum on the spot of possibly the oldest prison in England.
Oxford, England
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
New York, New York
The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.
Olympia, Washington
Native American burial mounds? Giant gopher dens? No one knows what created the Mima Mounds.
Seattle, Washington
Browse through roughly 130,000 titles in the world's largest independent video rental store.
Seattle, Washington
What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!
Seattle, Washington
A rotting tree in the middle of Seattle doubles as an elaborately-controlled art piece.
Seattle, Washington
This historic building provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans forced to relocate during World War II.
Seattle, Washington
42nd story Pyramid shaped penthouse tops Seattle's oldest skyscraper.
Seattle, Washington
Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.
Seattle, Washington
Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.
Seattle, Washington
Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.
Seattle, Washington
A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.