A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

Niagara Falls holds a special place in Nikola Tesla's history, so they put a statue on it.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

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

The world's longest covered bridge is a quaint and incredible wooden tunnel.

These powerful, if squat, Canadian waterfalls flow in different directions depending on the time of day.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply.

This monster fiberglass crustacean stands watch over the self-proclaimed "lobster capital of the world."

This fortress-like monastery is covered with intricate frescoes.

Willy Wonka would love this weird half-a-home.

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

The giant birds honor two native North American species.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

Known as "Toronto's Flatiron."

The artwork commemorates the many ways 20th-century people perished while on the clock.

A fantastic place to see murals, and an important location in the history of Toronto's legal street art scene.

A rotting air force base is now home to rare birds and scarce plants.

This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.