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This wild explosion of color on a disused water tower tells the whimsical tale of a curious puffin.

A popular Icelandic children's story comes to life inside this cave.

A geothermal paradise with bubbling mud pools and bright blue hot springs.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.

This Viking-inspired miniature golf course features a pirate ship and views of Icelandic landscapes.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

The exhibition explores the Icelandic city's Viking Age history.

This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

This humble resting place belongs to one of history's most celebrated restaurateurs.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

The gravestone of the man who designed the plastic pink flamingo is adorned with his most famous creation.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

Former private property that was hidden up a trail in the woods with thousands of bright yellow daffodils.

"Enter and be entertained or annoyed by Dada in Walla Walla."

Perhaps the world's only gas station inspired by a political scandal.

Sample cuisine inspired by the Great Plains indigenous people who have been gathering at this sacred Canadian Heritage Park for 6,000 years.

Just outside this metal recycling center stands a prehistoric creature composed of scraps.

This small collection in the back of a shop is the only oddities museum in Saskatoon.

It's a pretty creepy lock-up.

This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.