Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

Crystal clear lake with a shoreline of travertine located in a Colorado canyon.

Take a dip in the world's largest mineral hot springs pool.

Another in a long tradition of legends regarding infernal seats.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States.

The second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., Willamette Falls is outdone only by Niagara in the amount of water that is pushed northward.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

On the Oregon coast is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Once a lonely sentinel on the edge of the Great Plains, this rebuilt trading fort offers a glimpse of life on the Santa Fe Trail.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.