The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

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

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

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

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.

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

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

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

Statues of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ribsy the dog in the park where their adventures "really happened."

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.