Austin, Texas
Cathedral of Junk
This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.
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Austin, Texas
This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.
Dripping Springs, Texas
An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.
Dallas, Texas
A trio of colossal statues spread across a Dallas neighborhood chart the emergence of a giant robot born of a locomotive and spilled gin.
Tulelake, California
Each winter this underground cave forms a dazzling ice palace.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
Austin, Texas
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Portland, Oregon
This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.
San Juan County, Utah
An Ancestral Puebloan ruin that appears to burst into flames in the sunlight.
Orem, Utah
An absolutely beautiful 200-foot stained glass installation traces the evolution of knowledge.
Delta, Utah
Dig for your own trilobites in this goldmine of invertebrates.
Bryce, Utah
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Carbon County, Utah
Here, at the “world’s longest art gallery,” you’ll find forty miles of ancient petroglyphs and pictographs.
Kane, Utah
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Onsted, Michigan
The remains of an abandoned dinosaur theme park litter the woods just off the highway.
Independence, Missouri
A remarkably opulent mansion with a tragic history.
Graz, Austria
Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare.
Glasgow, Scotland
Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.
Sintra, Portugal
This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.
Chesterfield, England
This enormous spiral sculpture looks strangely out of place on the edge of a housing development.
Naucalpan, Mexico
This fantastical house shaped like a seashell brings aquatic design to architecture.
Krásno, Czechia
A spiral staircase twists to the top of this unusual Czech lookout tower.
Dallas, Texas
A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
Cabezuela del Valle, Spain
Blue-green pools and smooth stones comprise one of Spain’s most idyllic hidden wonders.