Cullman, Alabama
Ave Maria Grotto
A miniature city built by a single hunchbacked monk.
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Cullman, Alabama
A miniature city built by a single hunchbacked monk.
Evansville, Indiana
The home used in just a few seconds of film that came to define the setting of a hit sitcom.
Tokyo, Japan
People from around the world visit the shrine of Japanâs legendarily loyal dog.
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyoâs only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern Japan.
Tokyo, Japan
Only recently added to the shrine, this googly-eyed snail demon of unknown origin is said to have eye-healing powers.
Tokyo, Japan
Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.
Tokyo, Japan
Colloquially known as âpiss alley,â this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of âBlade Runner.â
Tokyo, Japan
A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the countryâs abundant regional delicacies.
Tokyo, Japan
This church commemorates a venerable, yet nigh-forgotten woman who dedicated her life to the poor in post-war Tokyo.
Bangor, Pennsylvania
This park contains a number of standing stones meant to heal and inspire.
Ehlanzeni, South Africa
Hidden in the hills is a mysterious stone structure, known only to a few.
London, England
This wildly-tiled artist's palace is a living and growing account of the creator's life, loves, and labors.
London, England
This studio was home to David Bowie's first single, even if it did turn away the Beatles.
London, England
This London plaque marks the spot where David Bowie's famous alien made his debut.
Salantai, Lithuania
Sculpture garden of religious statues made it through Soviet rule.
Malakwa, British Columbia
An old world fairytale-land with over 350 fairy folk figurines hidden amongst 800 year old cedars.
Lake Forest, Illinois
The remains of a Rockefeller's lush Italianate estate hidden in the underbrush on the coast of Lake Michigan.
Belknap, Illinois
Planes, trains, and automobiles have all been sunk as attractions at this Illinois diving spot.
Sylva, North Carolina
This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.
Carthage, Missouri
An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.
St. Louis, Missouri
A big museum full of little worlds.
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
This art deco masterpiece was once a miracle spring mecca but is now simply a government office building.
New York, New York
An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.
Kansas City, Missouri
The world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one the nation's largest collections of antique toys.