A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

The turquoise-studded skull of a long-dead Aztec man sits within Mexico City’s Museum of Anthropology.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

Sample sweets at an Art Nouveau candy shop that's been in business since 1874.

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

Yo, Adrian!

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.

The one-time epicenter of American songwriting is now a little remembered Manhattan commercial block.

The end of the 4 Line is also the end of the line for 300,000 souls in one of NYC's most illustrious cemeteries.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

A Pythagorean funhouse that tries, successfully, to prove that math is the coolest thing ever.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.

The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.