This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

This 1,700-pound edible sculpture is way better than your average chocolate mousse.

Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

Japan's largest and oldest annual procession of floats, begun in 869.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

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

Japan's iconic sci-fi hero rendered to 8-bit by notorious French street artist Invader.

Unlikely place for krautrock legends to hang out.

Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.