A cozy bookstore is tucked within an old gold mine shaft beneath the cafe and ice cream shop.

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

California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.

Detroit housing collective working to create an "environment for revolutionary change."

A professional special effects makeup artist’s collection of horror creatures and one-of-a-kind recreations on display in downtown Boulder City.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

A blast of nostalgia awaits visitors to this miniature indoor raceway.

A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

Housed in the university planetarium, the thousand-strong collection of tiny towelettes includes a used one from the hosts of Car Talk.

The plants form a living library and laboratory for researchers and students at Michigan State University.

The world's largest otter started his life as a high school shop project.

Large rocks have been painted to whimsically resemble wild and farm animals.

These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.

Over a century old, this restored Victorian building is surrounded by a lush garden filled with rare palms.

A plaque outside the San Jose airport commemorates the insect's arrival to the West Coast.

The world's most famous donkey lives in this pen.

This redwood is a historic landmark, a town’s namesake, and the dancing sideline symbol of Stanford University.

A small site dedicated to the memory of a local leader and the search for peace.

It might look like a doghouse, but this small structure was actually built to house a spirit from Maya mythology.

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.