Austin, Texas
Sparky Park
A former electrical substation is now home to an eccentric junk art masterpiece.
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Austin, Texas
A former electrical substation is now home to an eccentric junk art masterpiece.
Austin, Texas
Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.
Austin, Texas
Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.
Austin, Texas
This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.
Montevallo, Alabama
Orr Park's dead trees have been carved into a menagerie of whimsical visages.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A rusted metal giant pays tribute to Birmingham’s industrial past.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
These ruins are all that's left of the former Alabama State Capitol.
Nashville, Tennessee
At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.
Pikeville, Tennessee
Labor provided by Great Depression-era programs restored these 25,000 acres in Tennessee.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.
Hilo, Hawaii
This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.
York, England
The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.
San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.
Birmingham, England
This eye-catching roundabout sculpture commemorates one of England's best World War II-era "shadow factories."
Buxton, England
A historic Georgian building and warm springs.
Madrid, Spain
Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.
Madrid, Spain
Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.
Madrid, Spain
Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Madrid, Spain
A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.
Madrid, Spain
A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.
Savannah, Georgia
A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.