While it is not equipped to peer into outer space this observatory looks like it was built on the moon.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.

You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.

A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

While this monument tile is shrouded in mystery it also marks the end of the longest ever human chain.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

A historic scientific breakthrough that crosses nine borders.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

This charmingly homemade amusement park has been growing for 40 years.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.

The entire length of the border is marked by a 20-foot-wide slash through the trees.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

The statue of a legendary giant who carried Christ and shouldered the world's sins.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

A jaw-dropping brutalist space church seems to have crash-landed in the middle of America.

America's largest viking stands in a Minnesota city that believes it was visited by the ancient nords.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.