The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.

This Taoist temple is the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

A picturesque example of brute-force engineering conquering nature.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

One man's quest to save his town with a trail of record-breaking sculptures.

A watercolor recreation of a famous fresco unearthed at Pompeii.

Everyone's invited to put on a miniature concert with this world-class musical wonder.

These grassy undulations on a stretch of University of Michigan campus aren't bad landscaping, they're art.

These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.

Advice-columnist's bell tower, paid for with pennies.

Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.

The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.