First a root beer ad, then a golf course clubhouse, and finally a massive teapot.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

The only known Futuro house in North Carolina sits along a stretch of desolate highway on the Outer Banks.  .

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

42nd story Pyramid shaped penthouse tops Seattle's oldest skyscraper.

A nondescript Seattle restaurant inherited a piece of European history.

Spanning an elevation of 160 feet and containing 388 steps, this is Seattle's longest staircase.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

A "sinister, whimsical, tacky, and really orange" public art installation hidden under a Seattle bridge.

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.