A folk-art cottage and hotel straight from a Slavic fairy tale.

The Gaslamp District's oldest bar sports a urinal marked with a golden plaque that was allegedly used by Mick Jagger.

This small, round building is the entrance to a bomb shelter built in anticipation of World War II.

A grueling 699-step stairway to a heavenly view of the island of Saint Helena.

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

This "witch's market" is filled with Amazonian herbs, remedies, and the occasional libido-strengthening tincture.

Restored historic buildings, machinery, and a Mediterranean garden tell the story of a vibrant multicultural neighborhood in the heart of Tampa.

This magical grotto is adorned with a complex pattern of native seashells, minerals, and fragments of colored glass.

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

Kayak out to a floating restroom.

These whimsical rabbit figures are not as innocent as they might look.

This Alaskan town appoints the general store's resident feline as honorary mayor.

This gilded emblem was once stolen by a Cookie Monster impostor, who demanded a charitable ransom for its return.

A unique Buddhist temple with strange statues, beehives, and dinosaurs.

Experience life in one of America’s smallest neighborhoods.

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

This 19th-century religious artwork was once highly controversial—because it was donated to the church by a divorcee.

Floor-to-ceiling frescoes by local art students cover the interior of a nearly 200-year-old church.

The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.

If you dare visit this fort, fire-breathing hyenas might devour your camels.

Some say that the battle fought at this Kansas site in 1856 was the first unofficial battle of the American Civil War.

A breathtakingly steep set of stairs is carved directly into the face of the sea cliffs of Bonifacio.

Dozens of whimsical bear statues "hibernate" here during the winter months.

A sincere and thoughtful art installation, mistaken by many as a statue of a penis.