Modern art meets modern convenience in possibly the world's most architecturally important public bathroom.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

This strange geological landscape erupts with sudden bursts of water.

A gigantic sculpture garden is packed with innovative oddities.

The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.

These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

A bronze kitty adorns the grave of the polar explorer who brought the original feline to the Antarctic.

These phallic stone spires once served as Tolkien's Paths of the Dead.

Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.

Whimsical artist house in the New Jersey woods.

The remains of a town so thoroughly destroyed by French forces that the citizens simply left.

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.

Gigantic mosaic sculptures of the figures on Tarot cards fill this colorful Tuscan garden.