Austin, Texas
'Hi, How Are You' Mural
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
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Austin, Texas
Skyspace: The Color Inside
A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.
Austin, Texas
Sparky Park
A former electrical substation is now home to an eccentric junk art masterpiece.
Austin, Texas
Elisabet Ney Museum
Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.
Austin, Texas
Mayfield Park
Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.
Washington, D.C.
The Preamble in License Plates
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution written entirely from vanity license plates hangs in the Smithsonian museum.
Washington, D.C.
Ruins of the McMillan Sand Filtration Site at Reservoir Park
An Industrial Revolution-era public work that purified water using nothing but sand.
Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
Washington, D.C.
National Building Museum
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
Washington, D.C.
The Brewmaster's Castle
This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.
Washington, D.C.
National Bonsai Museum
One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
Washington, D.C.
The Dupont Underground
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
Washington, D.C.
Catacombs of Washington, D.C.
Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.
Dallas, Texas
Thanks-Giving Square
A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.
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Seattle, Washington
Nevertold Casket Company
This Seattle curio shop collects and sells haunted items in order to spread wonder one grim artifact at a time.
Seattle, Washington
Rubber Chicken Museum
The flock of plastic poultry is an ode to the classic comedy staple.
Seattle, Washington
Hat 'n' Boots
Seattle's super-sized cowboy apparel once belonged to a themed gas station that wrangled in herds of tourists.
Seattle, Washington
The Wall of Death
A "sinister, whimsical, tacky, and really orange" public art installation hidden under a Seattle bridge.
Seattle, Washington
Amazon Spheres
The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.
Seattle, Washington
Blue Moon Tavern
This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.
Seattle, Washington
The Red Hall at Seattle’s Central Library
A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.
San Francisco, California
Chamber of Secrets Door
This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.
San Francisco, California
Free Gold Watch
This print shop boasts one of the largest pinball arcades in San Francisco.
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San Francisco, California
Vaillancourt Fountain
This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.
