Hoodoos, naturally eroded land formations, stand 20 feet tall in the Canadian Badlands.

The New Central Library is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture in the midst of downtown Calgary.

Two mermen, eternally spitting into each other's mouths.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This indiscriminate collection of audio antiques is trying to preserve the history of the audio industry one vintage appliance at a time.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

A science teacher's dream.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

An abandoned dollhouse factory.

One man's swirling six-acre monument of stone.

"Gnome Chomsky" was once the largest gnome in the world, but is now simply tall for his kind.

100 massive sculptures in the Hudson River Valley.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.