This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

A playground the size of a city block is a modernist monument to civic values and public housing.

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.

This abandoned hospital village was once viewed as an innovative way to deal with mental illness.

In this cemetery stands the country's first public crematorium.

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

At this snack-shack in the bucolic British countryside, you can still get a slice of socialism with your spot of tea.

An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.

A small wall and marker are all that remain of this historic canal tunnel.

This museum explores the history of stickers and is home to RePEELed, an exhibit featuring sticker art from around the world.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

This former lifeboat house now used by a funeral service was the site of a 19th-century boating tragedy.

This small island off Lambert's Bay is home to more than 2,000 Cape gannets and is the only such breeding colony open to the public.

This monument commemorates the only American soldiers to have directly fought Russians during World War I.

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.

The tiny airport in remote Newfoundland that inspired a hit musical is also a modernist architectural gem.

Of course the guy with the first patent for an ice machine lived in Florida.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

This dry lake bed contains the oldest known petroglyphs in North America.