Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

One of the most remarkable caves in all of Iceland was created by a once raging river of lava.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

Robots, lasers, and whoopee cushions, oh my!

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

Literally a million fascinating cartographic artifacts are held in this sprawling university collection.

The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

Wisconsin's most celebrated export gets the royal treatment on I-94.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

A large circus museum with summer performances.

A bypass decorated with large wooden troll carvings.

Giant six-pack could provide one person a six-pack a day for 3,351 years.

The highest point in Wisconsin is capped by two towers that are not as mythic as Tolkien's but provide much better views.

Reason for Michigan's potential diamond mine.

A bedazzled house and crown "jewel" of outsider artist Loy Allen Bowlin.

A museum celebrating the self-taught artist-environment builder.