York, England
York Minster Astronomical Clock
This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.
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York, England
Cat Statues of York
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
York, England
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Honeoye Falls, New York
Fairy Houses of Mendon Ponds Park
An unassuming nature trail winds through dozens of tiny houses built for the wee people.
Alexandria, Scotland
Balloch Park Fairy Trail
A local tree surgeon has created a whimsical walk full of carved tree stumps near Scotland's Loch Lomond.
Calhoun, Georgia
Rock Garden Calhoun
Incredible miniature towns and buildings created and decorated with thousands of tiny rocks.
Jordan, Minnesota
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store
This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.
Seattle, Washington
Full Tilt Ice Cream and Pinball Arcade
An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.
London, England
God's Own Junkyard
A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Meowtropolitan Cat Café
Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.
Athens, Greece
Lycabettus Funicular
The railway carts travelers to central Athens's highest peak, which offers stunning vistas of the city.
San Diego, California
Fallen Star
This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.
Washington, D.C.
Kilroy Was Here
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
Washington, D.C.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
Washington, D.C.
East Potomac Park Mini Golf
The country's oldest continually-operated mini golf course lies hidden in plain sight, eclipsed by one of D.C.'s most popular tourist attractions.
Federal Way, Washington
Pacific Bonsai Museum
A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.
Portland, Oregon
Collins Beach UFO Boat
This abandoned boat sits on a nude beach, is shaped like a UFO, and is covered in graffiti.
Forks, Washington
John's Beachcombing Museum
One man's eclectic collection of treasures found at sea.
Forks, Washington
Second Beach
A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.
Forks, Washington
One Square Inch of Silence
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
Geelong, Australia
Geelong Bollards
More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.
Asheville, North Carolina
Biltmore Estate's Secret Passages
The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Schilthorn Piz Gloria
A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.
Bundi, India
Raniji ki Baori
A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.
