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Vancouver, British Columbia

'Gassy Jack' Statue

An effigy of Vancouver's Gastown neighorhood's namesake.
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Vancouver, British Columbia

Brock Commons Tallwood House

The "plyscraper" is the world's tallest building made predominantly out of wood.
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Vancouver, British Columbia

'Girl in a Wetsuit'

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.
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Christchurch, New Zealand

Cardboard Cathedral

This semi-permanent cathedral was built of cardboard, wood, and steel after Christchurch's 2011 earthquake.
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Springfield, New Zealand

Springfield Doughnut

A giant doughnut was given to the small New Zealand town of Springfield to promote "The Simpsons Movie."
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Oamaru, New Zealand

Steampunk HQ

The premier place to experience the Victorian imagining of the steam-powered future.
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South Island, New Zealand

Franz Josef Glacier

The glacier tucked within a New Zealand rainforest.
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Rotorua, New Zealand

Rotorua

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.
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Waipu, New Zealand

Waipu Caves

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.
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Wanaka, New Zealand

That Wanaka Tree

A solitary tree has grown up all alone on Lake Wānaka, backdropped by the beautiful Southern Alps.
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Matamata, New Zealand

Hobbiton

The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.
Added by TLara
New York, New York

Gay Street

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.
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Queens, New York

Knockdown Center

How a century-old glass factory in Queens became a concert venue and arts center.
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New York, New York

'Dreams of Hyperion'

A unique collection of figures perform down the facade of the Gene Frankel Theatre.
Edward Denny Added by Edward Denny
New York, New York

Spotlight on Broadway Map

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.
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Queens, New York

Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass

The world’s largest collection of Tiffany glass sits in a warehouse in Queens.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Staten Island, New York

Booze History Museum

Crammed into several rooms of a Staten Island home, this museum is a vodka-soaked paean to the pleasures of drinking.
Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Brooklyn, New York

Morbid Anatomy Library & Giftshop

A library and shop devoted to the body, mortality, and bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories
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New York, New York

Kenka

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?
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Brooklyn, New York

Bellocq Tea

A charming "tea atelier" hidden away in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
New York, New York

Bryant Park Bathroom

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
Added by CharlieChar