Albuquerque, New Mexico
Red Planet Books & Comics
The only Native American comic shop in the world.
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
The only Native American comic shop in the world.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Owned by Native American women, this brewery is a celebration of indigenous culture in the American Southwest.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
This 85-year-old fireplace in an urban woodland is dedicated to a poet who recognized the beauty of a tree.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Thousands of people walk over this fantastic work of art every day, but how many notice it?
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Built in 1931, this small passageway is believed to be the first modern skyway.
Bloomington, Minnesota
Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...
London, England
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
New York, New York
This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.
New York, New York
Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.
New York, New York
An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.
New York, New York
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
New York, New York
Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.
New York, New York
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
New York, New York
The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.