During the summer, surfers in Alaska take advantage of this inlet’s unusual water patterns.

The largest collection of ornamental hair combs on the planet.

A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.

Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.

Amazing taxidermy dioramas from the 1960s in a cement building meant to look like an ice cave.

Internationally recognized group that works to protect the wolf and educate the public about its plight.

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.

A museum and doll store featuring a surreal and super sanitized version of where babies come from.

A mysterious inscription may hold a clue about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke.

A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."

The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

The sculpture's largest spire points directly toward the North Star.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

Often mistaken for an office building, inside this venue is an amazing collection of Native Alaskan art.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

Western New York's largest independent bookstore doubles as a historical repository of all things Niagara Falls.

This sprawling collection of saintly relics includes such fascinations as wood from the Cross of Jesus and threads from Mary's veil.

The site of William McKinley's tragic assassination is only marked by an underwhelming boulder.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

Oldest building in California still in use.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

This haunted hotel built on natural springs once served as a hospital for a quack doctor promising a cure for cancer.