Phoenix, Arizona
Mystery Castle
A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.
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Phoenix, Arizona
A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.
Chandler, Arizona
A $100,000 tumbleweed decorates an Arizona park and ride that got its priorities a bit tangled.
Tucson, Arizona
Despite a recent paint job, the factory still sits empty.
Lansing, Michigan
A horse-drawn 1858 steam pumper fire engine encased in glass on the front lawn of a Michigan insurance company.
Tucson, Arizona
This iconic 1958 tower welcomes air travelers to Tucson with neon-lit letters and architectural style.
Traverse City, Michigan
For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.
Elk Rapids, Michigan
Talula the swan has been welcoming visitors to Elk Rapids, Michigan, for more than four decades.
Williamsburg, Michigan
Part taxidermy workshop, part natural history museum this Michigan destination shows off its dead animals and helps you mount your own.
Garden Grove, California
Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.
Montreal, Québec
A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.
Québec City, Québec
This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.
Ketchikan, Alaska
This historic collection of Native Alaskan artifacts was resurrected through a partnership between the WPA and tribal artisans.
Two Harbors, Minnesota
This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.
Cairo, Illinois
The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
Detroit, Michigan
Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
The world's largest moose statue is located (where else?) in Canada.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
Leland, Michigan
The rusted remains of an ill-fated freighter lie just off the coast of South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan.
Carlstadt, New Jersey
Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, World War II-era London rubble, and dead mobsters galore.
Addison, Vermont
Lake Champlain Bridge, the recently demolished and rebuilt bridge where they filmed "What Lies Beneath".
Verona Island, Maine
The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.
Herriman, Utah
Largest man-made excavation on earth!
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Behold the rickety glory of one of the oldest roller coasters still standing.