A French valley with forests so lush it was nicknamed "the Small Amazonia of the Pyrenees."

From a canyon-like gorge, more than 20 million gallons of water emerge every day, while a smaller spring drips down, creating the illusion of an endless, gentle waterfall.

A gigantic sculpture garden is packed with innovative oddities.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans' graves.

The murals have transformed a residential alley into a vibrant drive-through gallery.

A small Chicago museum filled with thousands of preserved butterflies, beetles, and more.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

Software company Epic Systems has created one of the strangest and largest workplaces of all time.

This forgotten beach house built to look like a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece overlooks a hidden beach.

Three playfully immersive mini golf courses let you travel alongside your ball to the cup at this facility, which has been around since the 1950s.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

This small, but long-running hobby club has built one of the largest model rail lines in the US.

The 606 is a decade in the making.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.

One of the foremost Sherlock Holmes collections is hidden away at a Toronto library.

This little town supplies Japan with most of its calligraphy brushes, still made by hand from animal fur.

A tiny collection of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, open only when the owner feels like it.