A futuristic hovertrain is parked unceremoniously alongside a nondescript road.

An illuminated manuscript comprising the life's work of a lone monk, inexplicably decorated with a portrait of Satan himself.

Now a hotel, this former bank was the site of a robbery that spawned a psychological phenomenon.

Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle's uniquely modern Central Library.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.

Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.

This Javanese-Hindu temple from the 15th century is unmissable for anyone with even a passing interest in erotic art.

Bali's remote "gateway to heaven" is one of the most sacred places on the island.

Walk through the history of American pop culture.

A museum dedicated to exhibiting remarkable outsider art.

"There's nothing there," and other lies the KGB told us.