Chicago, Illinois
‘Eternal Silence’
A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.
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Chicago, Illinois
A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.
Chicago, Illinois
An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Modesto, California
Inside this library turned museum, the history of Modesto and Stanislaus County is on full display.
Castroville, California
It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Gilroy, California
Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.
Salinas, California
Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
San Jose, California
It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
Berkeley, California
A celebration of once forgotten materials.
Berkeley, California
One man's prolific, decade-long quest to turn trash into artistic treasure.
Berkeley, California
A private home built to resemble the shape of a microscopic creature.
Berkeley, California
A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.
Sacramento, California
Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
West Sacramento, California
I Street Bridge is the heaviest swinging center bridge in the United States.
Modesto, California
An expansive and intricately restored mansion remains from over a century ago--and so do its ghosts.
Saugatuck, Michigan
In this quiet park a rendition of a classic painting graces the outside of a charming restroom.
Saugatuck, Michigan
This is the last hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind in operation in the United States.
Dubuque, Iowa
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.