A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

The last remaining vestige of a popular 1999 public art display.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This public Skyspace created by artist James Turrell for his alma mater puts on a show every day at sunrise and sunset.

A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

The helicopter that "Tricky Dick" absconded from the White House in on his last day in office.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.

Oldest building in California still in use.

This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.

One of the largest helium balloons in the U.S. is a 112-foot ginormous orange.

A striking geological formation in Southern California.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

The oldest operational cathedral in the U.S. has one shell of a way of projecting speakers' voices.

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

In a city famous for its cemeteries, it's no wonder these are easy to overlook—they clock in at just a few inches tall.