This small memorial is almost as well concealed as Smalls himself was on the night he sailed to freedom.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.

Once a year, thousands of naked cyclists flood the streets of a Seattle neighborhood.

An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

The world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

Dedicated to the man who created the first radio wave communication system.

Allowing humans and fish alike to migrate from freshwater to saltwater and back again.

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.

Seattle’s Whimsical Mural Master.

Where else would a linchpin of post-colonial Native American cuisine anchor the menu but a museum?