These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.

These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.

A museum dedicated to the exploring past, present, and future innovations.

Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

20,000 pieces in a Frank Gehry-designed building.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

This rare vessel mixed luxury with labor before being converted to a museum and sometimes haunted maze.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.

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

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

The abandoned zoo enclosures offer a perfect place to experience the other side of the bars.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.