This statue of an obscure comic strip hero stands as a tribute to patriotic service and a cautionary tale about embracing fads.

After being lost for nearly a century, this historic bell finally returned home after its mysterious theft.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Once where royalty entertained guests, this opulent table is now one of the longest in the world.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

This Costa Rican topiary park is a surreal garden of unearthly delights.

One of the oldest art supply stores in the United States.

One of the smallest towns in the United States.

Miraculous tree that seems to sprout out of solid rock.

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

The walls of the statehouse tell the story of Ohio’s prehistoric past.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

An office built to look like a giant basket.

The nearly 200-year-old building displays a perplexing grammatical error.

A favorite of Amelia Earhart, ranking among those rare bridges that can be crossed without changing sides of the river.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

This dynamic entertainment venue brings a much-needed funkiness to the region with its bizarre art, eclectic films screenings, and peculiar performance pieces.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.